Tenders/Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Blackdown Education Partnership Schools

Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Blackdown Education Partnership Schools

BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

Published: Sep 23, 2026

Updated: Sep 24, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the education and training, general supplies and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Catering. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the education and training sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Blackdown Education Partnership are a Multi Academy Trust of 13 Schools based in Devon & Somerset. This tender will include six secondary schools, three of which deliver to Primary sites. The schools currently have a mixture of contracted services (4 Secondaries) and externally supported in-house services (2 Secondaries). The new contract will commence from Mon 12th April 2027, following the Easter break. Key Dates: Market Engagement - Aug & Sept 2026 Red Box Data Gathering- Aug & Sept 2026 ITT release date- Est. Early October 2026 Contractor Site visits- November across several days, exact dates TBC Bid Deadline- 5th Jan 2027 Shortlisting announced- 13th Jan 2027 Presentations- 21st Jan between 9.30 - 3.30 pm Contract start date- Mon 12th April (after Easter break)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 090342-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 090342-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.