Attigo Academy Trust Catering Tender 2026

Description: The Attigo Academy Trust require a caterer to provide every pupil, member of staff and guests at the Trust who so requires a nutritionally balanced hot meal at lunchtime that meets the food standards as laid out by 2014 No. 1603 The Education (The Requirement for Academy Food Regulations (England) 2014. There are 5 existing (could be 6) academies that will require your catering service, All 5 academies have kitchens and TUPE data is included as part of the tender pack. Due to the value of the opportunity, we require experienced caterers who have 5 school references to include as part of the Supplier Questionnaire. Please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools to request the tender pack: mnewell@procurementforschools.com Additional information: Please contact our (read more...)

Summary: The Attigo Academy Trust is seeking experienced caterers through an open procurement process to provide nutritionally balanced meals for its pupils, staff, and guests across five academies. The contract, titled "Attigo Academy Trust Catering Tender 2026," falls under the industry category of school catering services, as per the CPV scheme (ID: 55524000). The procurement is being handled by Procurement for Schools Ltd, located in London with postal code EN1 4UF, and managed by Mr. Mike Newell. The tender was published on 19th January 2026, with the tender period closing on 19th February 2026. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. This procurement is conducted under the open procedure method, allowing for competitive bidding above the threshold.

Embrace Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

Description: This tender opportunity has been issued by Embrace Multi Academy Trust ("the Trust"). The proposed contract will be for the provision of Outsourced Catering Service ("the Service") to the Trust. The Trust is seeking a Contractor to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the service requirement. The Contract will start on Saturday 1st August 2026.

Summary: The Embrace Multi Academy Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of an outsourced catering service, aimed at delivering high-quality catering solutions across its schools. This open procedure tender falls under the services category and targets the school catering services industry. Located in Leicester, UK, the Trust expects the contract to commence on 1st August 2026, with a procurement value of £3,000,000, rising to a gross potential of £3,600,000. The tender remains in the active phase with important deadlines, ending the tender period on 26th February 2026, and the awarding expected to conclude by 27th April 2026. The procurement adheres to UK legislation reference 2023/54 and involves the submission through electronic means with English as the main language of communication.

The Fenland Cluster - Catering Tender

Description: The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent catering services to all 5 schools. The contract term being tendered is for three years, 20th July 2026 - 19th July 2029. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 19th July 2031. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current catering services at the schools. This includes but is not limited to; breakfast, morning break, lunchtime and after school services, over the academic year, plus hospitality services upon request. The schools are keen to secure a high quality catering service including fresh locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, with a menu design that is flexible to suit the requirements of the schools' specific students. (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for "The Fenland Cluster - Catering Tender" is being initiated by Townley Primary School & Pre-School, alongside several other Cambridgeshire schools, including Friday Bridge Community Primary School and Beaupre Community Primary School, among others. The tender is focused on providing high-quality catering services to five schools within the defined UKH12 region of Cambridgeshire. This process is at the tender stage, with procurement managed under a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and the closing date for expression of interest set for 27th February 2026. The contract spans from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2029, with a probable extension up to 2031. This procurement seeks to engage a single contractor to deliver a comprehensive catering service, which includes fresh, locally sourced ingredients and flexible menu designs tailored to the schools' diverse requirements.

Travel and Accommodation Services

Description: The requirements for this procurement is to supply a Travel and Accommodation Booking Service to support the organisation's operational and business travel needs.

Summary: Cumberland Council is spearheading a procurement process for a Travel and Accommodation Booking Service intended to enhance the organisation’s business and operational travel efficiency. This tender, titled "Travel and Accommodation Services", falls under the services industry category and is an open procedure procurement valued at approximately £290,000, with an initial contract term set from 1st April 2026 to 30th April 2027. Interested parties should be aware of key deadlines, including the tender submission deadline by 16th February 2026, with all clarifications due by 30th January 2026. The contract, situated in the United Kingdom, specifically addresses Cumberland Council’s operational region, UKD12, and invites expressions of interest primarily through The Chest e-procurement platform.

Early Market Engagement Notice - NSIGN HMNB(C) - Soft FM

Description: This engagement is designed to enable the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) to engage with the market to welcome innovative ideas on how to develop on the requirements for Soft Facilities Management (Soft FM) services at His Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde. The MOD team based at the Naval Base (NB) continues to develop the future requirements for the Soft FM services at HMNB Clyde. The Future Maritime Support Program (FMSP) contract for Soft FM managed and delivered at HMNB Clyde will expire in 2028, this notice commences Early Market Engagement (EME) activities for the Soft FM contract only. The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) Naval Base (NB) project seeks to replace the FMSP Soft FM contract between 2026 and 2028. FMSP contains a total of 10 contracts, (read more...)

Summary: The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated the planning stage for a tender concerning Soft Facilities Management (Soft FM) services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde. This procurement process is part of the Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) project and seeks early market engagement to shape future requirements for Soft FM services. The current Future Maritime Support Program (FMSP) contracts will expire in 2028, and the new contracts are to be established between 2026 and 2028. As part of this planning phase, the SDA will conduct various engagement activities, such as supplier town halls and one-on-one sessions, starting with a virtual event scheduled for the week commencing 16 February 2026.

Pre Market Engagement - 250086 AMIC Global Point Cafe

Description: Queen's University Belfast are undertaking a pre market engagement exercise, seeking expressions of interest from suppliers in relation to the provision of Cafe and Catering Services at AMIC Factory of the Future, Global Point, Newtownabbey.

Summary: Queen's University Belfast is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise for the provision of café and catering services at AMIC Factory of the Future, located in Global Point, Newtownabbey. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically cafeteria and catering services. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with a pre-market engagement exercise concluding on 9th February 2026. The buying organisation, Queen's University Belfast, operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, invites suitable operators to express their interest by the specified deadline via their tendering platform.

St Patrick & St Edmund's Catholic Primary School & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. The annual contract value for the two schools combined is approximately PS189.750 and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 September 2026 and concluding 31 August 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of two years by mutual agreement. Overview of St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's & St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a Nursery to Year 6 primary school located in Birmingham, with nursery pupils attending either half-day or full-day sessions. Currently 42% (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process detailed here involves a tender for catering services at St Patrick & St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, both located in the West Midlands region of the UK. Acting as the buying organisation, these schools are seeking catering services for an initial term of three years, starting from 1st September 2026, with a possible extension of two additional years. The main procurement category is services, focusing on the school catering industry, aimed at enhancing the provision of meals to pupils. This tender is part of a competitive flexible procedure with an open method, and bids are to be submitted by 17th April 2026. Enquiries regarding the tender can be made until 13th February 2026. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage.

Invitation to Tender for Provision of Catering Services (Framework Agreement) at Pendle Education Trust

Description: Pendle Educational Trust & Red Box Consultancy Services are seeking proposals from Catering Services providers to deliver school meals across five academies. The service is currently outsourced to a third party supplier. The schools involved are: Castercliff Primary Academy- BB9 8JJ- NOR- 383 Casterton Primary Academy- BB10 2PZ- NOR- 301 Pendle Primary Academy- BB9 5AW- NOR- 413 Colne Primet Academy - BB8 8JF- NOR- 855 West Craven High School- BB18 5TB- NOR- 552 Red Box CS will use their Tender Portal to manage the process, please log in to view a detailed timeline & key documents. Contact Louise Bullman at Red Box for should you need Portal access. ls@redboxcs.com https://redboxportal.com/ Key Dates: ITT release- Late Jan 2026 Contractor site visits- 2nd, 3rd & 6th Feb 26- by invitation (read more...)

Summary: A procurement process initiated by Pendle Education Trust, located in Nelson, UK, focuses on the provision of catering services across its five academies. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, as of January 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically school catering services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key dates include site visits in early February and a provisional bid submission deadline of 3rd April 2026. The successful bidder will enter into a framework agreement starting on 1st September 2026, with the potential for renewal until 2031.

AT1467 Holiday Activity Food Programme for Children

Description: To commission an active partnership to manage. deliver and commission external providers to run a Holiday Activity & Food programme for children who receive free school meals. Grant funded from the DfE. 1. Management - co-ordination, promotion, booking and reporting. 2. Main Provider - running costs, staffing, training, marketing, equipment and catering. 3. External community Providers commissioned and sub-contracted by Main Provider.

Summary: Luton Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "AT1467 Holiday Activity Food Programme for Children," focused on the services industry category within Luton, United Kingdom. This initiative is backed by a £6,000,000 grant from the Department for Education and aims to manage and deliver holiday activities and food services for children on free school meals. The procurement process invites potential suppliers to engage, with a supplier engagement event scheduled on 30 January 2026 via Microsoft Teams, and interested parties must express their interest by emailing Caroline Sturman at Luton Council by 29 January 2026. The programme's service period is set to commence on 1 July 2026 and will continue through 30 June 2029, with possible renewal options available until 2031.

Preliminary Market Engagement for Mobile Catering Units

Description: Preliminary Market Engagement - Mobile Catering Units (Dacorum Borough Council) This is a request for information and NOT a tender opportunity. Overview The Council own several parks across the Borough. The following sites have been identified as areas that would benefit from having Mobile Catering Units located in them:- * Coronation Fields * Bunkers Park * Canal Fields * Grovehill Playing Fields * Jellicoe Water Gardens Key Aims We are seeking input to understand: * What kind of food and beverage offer would best meet the expectations of park users * How to maximise income generation while delivering a quality and inclusive experience * The preferred commercial model (e.g. fixed rent, turnover share, hybrid) * The level of interest and capacity among potential operators * Innovations that could (read more...)

Summary: Dacorum Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a preliminary market engagement (PME) regarding the placement of mobile catering units in various parks across the borough. This initiative, titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for Mobile Catering Units," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on restaurant, food-serving, and beverage-serving services. The engagement aims to gather information to help structure future tender opportunities and seek innovations to enhance park user experience and income generation. The engagement period is scheduled until 6th February 2026, with submissions due by noon on that date. The parks identified for potential catering units include Coronation Fields, Bunkers Park, Canal Fields, Grovehill Playing Fields, and Jellicoe Water Gardens in Hemel Hempstead, UK.