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Key details

Contracting authority
Connect Academy Trust
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Plymouth
Delivery: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Contract value
£850,000ex VAT
£1,020,000 inc VAT
Deadline
23 November 2026
Enquiry deadline
16 November 2026(questions / clarifications)
Published
4 November 2026

Procurement

Contract period
1 April 2027 - 31 March 2030
3 years
Possible extension to 31 March 2032 · 4 years, 11 months in total
Extension terms: If service provision meets standard and KPIs are met, we would consider extending the contract.
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
CPV classifications

Description

The Trust invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified catering providers for the provision of school catering services across nine schools within the Trust (based in Plymouth, Torquay and Newton Abbott).

Current value of contract is £850,000.

The contract will include:

  • Daily pupil meal provision
  • Free School Meal provision
  • Hospitality services
  • Nutritional compliance
  • Sustainability objectives
  • Social value commitments

The procurement will be conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Interested suppliers must demonstrate:

  • Relevant education sector experience
  • Financial stability
  • Appropriate insurances
  • Safeguarding compliance
  • Food safety management systems
  • TUPE experience

The estimated contract commencement date is 1 April 2027.

Contact

Address
Leigham Primary School Cockington Close, Plymouth, PL6 8RF
Website
https://www.connectacademytrust.co.uk
Contact name
Katie Plant
Email
[email protected]
Phone
01752 790990

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Identifiers

Buyer reference
CONNECT2026-1
Notice ID
104533-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078782
Companies House
10192252
PPON
PTBZ-8727-CCZW

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