Danes Educational Trust

Buyer
Danes Educational Trust
Value
£7,900,000
Closes
19 November 2026
Where
Chorleywood
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Danes Educational Trust is seeking a catering company to provide meals and dining services across 13 schools (6 primary, 7 secondary). The successful bidder will manage food production, menus, allergen control and dining experiences for pupils, staff and students, with a focus on nutrition, food safety and innovation.

What the buyer wants

• Deliver fresh, nutritious and appealing meals across 13 school sites under a single contract structure • Manage allergen awareness, food safety controls and staff training to protect students with dietary requirements and allergies • Create contemporary menus that comply with School Food Standards, reflect current food trends and respond to student and staff feedback • Work as a strategic partner with school leaders to promote healthy eating, support sustainability and contribute to school culture

Likely requirements

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This contract is worth up to £7.9 million and requires proven experience operating catering services across multiple school locations within a Multi Academy Trust: most small independent caterers will lack the scale, infrastructure, track record and financial backing to win this.

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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