Awarded contract

Provision of Schools Catering Services

Details

Value
95,000,000
Duration
5 years
Topic
School catering services
Published
29 June 2026

Tender description

Provision of school meals and additional catering services at Lift Schools , in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements , good practice guidelines and to provide good quality, nutritious meals at an affordable price.The service will be an integral part of the school day where pupils will be able to take a nourishing meal in a pleasant and orderly environment which aids in curriculum attainment. ## Contract award Title: Catering Services Lot 1 North Lots: - Lot 1: North Region ## Contract award Title: Catering Services Lot 2 Midlands Lots: - Lot 2: Southwest Region ## Contract award Title: Lot 3 Southwest Lots: - Lot 3: Midlands Region ## Contract award Title: Catering Services Lot 4 East Lots: - Lot 4: London & South ## Contract award Title: Catering Services Lot 5 London and South Lots: - Lot 5: East Region

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published29 June 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date29 June 2026
  3. Next: Contract expiry date23 October 2031in 5 years

About the buyer

Academies Enterprise Trust is an academy trust that now trades as Lift Schools. The trust runs 57 schools across 5 regions of England. Its central office is in London. Pre-market engagement notices often come before a formal tender. Some contracts are split into regional lots, such as school catering. Fire risk assessments are carried out for each school every 3 years. Academies Enterprise Trust and The Elliot Foundation Academy Trust sponsor the enFrame CIC ICT Framework for schools.

Over the past 5 years, most of Academies Enterprise Trust's contract awards have been in software and information systems, IT services and business services.

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