Learning Academies Trust Catering Services Tender

Contracts Finder - Open Opportunities

Published March 10th, 2026

Detected March 11th, 2026

Summary

The Learning Academies Trust has published a tender for catering services valued at £15,000,000. The opportunity is open to interested suppliers, with a closing date of April 17, 2026. This tender seeks a contractor to provide high-quality catering across 18 academies in Plymouth.

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What changed

The Learning Academies Trust has initiated a procurement process for comprehensive catering services across its 18 academies in Plymouth, with an estimated contract value of £15,000,000. The tender, published on March 10, 2026, is an open procedure above the relevant threshold, indicating it is suitable for any interested supplier. The contract is for a service contract expected to run from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2030, and is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

Potential suppliers must submit their tenders by April 17, 2026, at 5 pm. To access the tender pack and apply, interested parties must contact the procurement consultant, Mr. Mike Newell, via email at mnewell@procurementforschools.com. The Trust is seeking a provider with a proven track record in educational catering, capable of delivering nutritious and appealing food, and demonstrating robust quality assurance and management structures.

What to do next

Review tender requirements for catering services for Learning Academies Trust.
Contact Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com to obtain the tender pack.
Submit tender by the closing date of April 17, 2026.

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Published date: 10 March 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.

Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 17 April 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

School meals - 15894210

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£15,000,000

Procurement reference

LATCATERINGPFS2026

Published date

10 March 2026

Closing date

17 April 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 August 2026

Contract end date

31 July 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

What is an open procedure (above threshold)? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Description

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 5.6k meals.

There are 63 staff where LGPS applies.

To access the tender pack, please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com