Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-4787-7316-b57f-af3d3db49651/provision-of-outsourced-catering-service

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

[St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/st-christophers-multi-academy-trust)

Estimated value

£2,000,000

Published

17 May 2026

Deadline

Closed

30 Mar 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

This tender opportunity has been issued by St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust (“the Trust”) and Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of an Outsourced Catering Service (the Service”). The Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, offering a service that is aligned to the vision, values and ethos of the Trust. b. operate a standard approach across schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service with a continuous drive in relation to uptake and participation, which ensures UIFSM and FSM reaches and stays >95%, offering innovative solutions and ideas. c. have appropriate processes and procedures in place for individuals with food allergens, medical and dietary requirements, religious cultural and SEND dietary requirements d. demonstrate a centralised contract management approach, including a robust complaints management policy that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. e. operate the contract in line with School Food Standards, British, International and EU standards & legislation, working with the Trust in compiling a nutritious and healthy menu offer. f. promote environmental and social sustainability in all aspects of the school meals provision. g. provide signage and marketing for the service. h. implement a robust mobilisation plan for the contract that will demonstrate partnership working, is seamless and demonstrates due regard for risk with appropriate mitigation measures, including the responsibility for TUPE of existing staff.

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## CPV classification

School catering services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0614e0-2026-05-17T18:36:07+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0614e0-2026-05-17T18:36:07+01:00)

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