Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdd-fa6f-71bc-a514-d9d3e1839e8f/catering-tender

awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Catering Tender

[King Edward VI High School](https://tendernation.io/buyers/king-edward-vi-high-school)

Estimated value

£733,000

Published

6 Oct 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

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

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## About this tender

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for King Edward VI High School, West Way, Stafford, ST17 9YJ. King Edward VI High School is a leading 11-18 co-educational Academy situated in Stafford and is a member of Walton Multi Academy Trust. There are c.606 pupils Y7-Y11 and 41 in sixth form. Total pupils on roll are 647 and there are c.87 staff.

The school is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who:

1.Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff

2.Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site team

3.Can demonstrate the ability to increase participation and to continue to drive the service forward to improve the financial standing of the contract year on year

4.Will embrace an open and honest approach for financial and operational matters

The tender process will be conducted under a Competitive Flexible Procedure three stage process. This tender will be evaluated under the principles of MAT (Most Advantageous

Tender). MAT refers to the bid that offers the best overall value to the procuring entity, considering factors such as cost, quality, technical capability and sustainability, rather than solely focusing on the lowest price. The award criteria which will be assessed will be detailed within the appropriate documentation.

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## CPV classification

School catering services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06982f-2026-10-06T16:10:01+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06982f-2026-10-06T16:10:01+01:00)

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