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The Keys Academy Trust - Catering Services (2026)

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In brief

THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST is seeking school catering services for a full daily catering service for pupils and staff across its schools. The estimated value is 3,695,000 GBP, with a duration of 36 months. The contract is located in the United Kingdom. The deadline for submission is 4 December 2026. Tender documents and submission instructions are available on find-tender.service.gov.uk.

Updated November 13, 2026

Deadline
19 days left
December 04, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
106190-2026
Value
£3,695,000
Location
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Published
November 08, 2026
Organization
THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

November 09, 2026

Deadline for Questions

November 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

December 04, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 31, 2027

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Key facts

Buyer
THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
Estimated value
£3,695,000
Deadline
19 days left
CPV Code
55524000 — School catering services
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Lots
Divided into lots
Source
UK Find a Tender Service
Budget
£3,695,000
Duration
36 months
Location
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Type
Restricted Procedure

Original Tender Description

The Keys Academy Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The services at the Trust schools are outsourced. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of a full lunch service for each school day at all sites. The catering facilities at the school include the main hall used as dining areas and kitchen/ servery. Across the Trust there are currently 2904 pupils on roll for the academic year 2026/27. Of this figure, 1142 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 222 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and ongoing. The Trust is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menu ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly.

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