Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1c-7ab1-71f7-bc29-029c6f809121/learning-academies-trust-catering-tender-2026-plymouth closed GB open procedure # Learning Academies Trust Catering Tender 2026 (Plymouth) [Procurement for Schools Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/procurement-for-schools-ltd) Estimated value £8,000,000 Published 10 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 29 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The Learning Academies Trust, comprising 18 academies across Plymouth, is seeking to appoint a professional and experienced catering contractor to deliver high-quality catering services across its schools. The Trust is looking for a provider with a strong track record of managing catering operations of a similar scale within the education sector and the capability to deliver consistent, nutritious, and appealing food for pupils and staff. Through this tender process, the Trust aims to enhance its catering provision by partnering with a contractor who shares its commitment to high food standards, excellent service delivery, and continuous improvement. The successful provider will be expected to demonstrate effective management structures, robust quality assurance processes, and an innovative approach to menu development that supports healthy eating and a positive dining experience across all academies The daily combined average uptake is 2.8k meals. There are 63 staff where LGPS applies. To access the tender pack, please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at Additional information: To access the tender pack, please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at ## CPV classification School meals Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6d6b8ac2-4764-4758-9f05-8d765245f699) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Procurement for Schools Ltd: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/procurement-for-schools-ltd) [Sector More Food, drink & tobacco tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/food-drink) ## More tenders like this [Food, beverages, tobacco and related products – „Доставка на хранителни продукти за нуждите на стол – ресторант на УСОБ Семково при ТУ – София“ · ТЕХНИЧЕСКИ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6f5a-7103-bb2d-05582c06f045/bulgaria-food-beverages-tobacco-and-related-products-dostavka-na-xranitel) [Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes – 4WOG.1200.2712.85.2026 Dostawa pieczywa i wyrobów cukierniczych w podziale na 2 części · 4 Wojskowy Oddział Gospodarczy · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-756e-71ed-b2da-b88840238431/poland-bread-products-fresh-pastry-goods-and-cakes-4wog12002712852026-d) [Bread – Fourniture et livraison de pain pour la restauration scolaire du groupement de commandes Commune de Crolles / Conseil départemental de l'Isère · Mairie de Crolles · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-62c7-7199-aede-172f8f7924f9/france-bread-fourniture-et-livraison-de-pain-pour-la-restauration-scolaire-d) [Food, beverages, tobacco and related products – Élelmiszer beszerzés 2026 · Sopron Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-65ff-73f3-be24-259cd8dced18/hungary-food-beverages-tobacco-and-related-products-elelmiszer-beszerzes-2) [Miscellaneous food products and dried goods – Aquisição, por divisão em lotes, de 5.000 Cabazes de Natal 2026 para a População Sénior do Concelho de Oeiras e de 3.600 Cabazes de Natal 2026 para as Famílias Arrendatárias Municipais · Município de Oeiras · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7502-7007-ad17-56e34b4f8e01/portugal-miscellaneous-food-products-and-dried-goods-aquisicao-por-divisao) [Prepared meals – Accord-cadre de fourniture et livraison de repas en liaison froide, pour les personnes âgées ou présentant un handicap, pour la Communauté de Communes Gally-Mauldre (78) · Communauté de communes Gally Mauldre · 9 days left · 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8b1a-707e-a295-d9124a79d7c3/france-prepared-meals-accord-cadre-de-fourniture-et-livraison-de-repas-en-li)