CA18527 - Danes Educational Trust
- Buyer
- Danes Educational Trust
- Value
- £7,900,000
- Closes
- 19 November 2026
- Where
- Chorleywood, the East of England
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Danes Educational Trust (a group of 13 schools) is looking for a catering company to provide all food services across their primary and secondary schools. The contract is worth approximately £7.9 million and requires the provider to deliver fresh, nutritious meals that meet strict food standards and allergen controls.
What the buyer wants
• Provide fresh, nutritious, and appealing meals across 13 schools (6 primary, 7 secondary) that comply with School Food Standards • Manage food safety, allergen awareness, and dietary requirements with robust systems and staff training • Deliver innovative, contemporary menus that respond to student feedback and engage pupils while supporting healthy eating and sustainability
Likely requirements
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This contract requires significant experience running catering across multiple school locations under a single contract structure. Most sole traders or very small operators without proven multi-site delivery in schools or multi-academy trusts will be disqualified.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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