Tenders/The Keys Academy Trust - Catering Services (2026)

The Keys Academy Trust - Catering Services (2026)

THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST

Published: Nov 9, 2026

Updated: Nov 9, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies and education and training sectors, with a focus on 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 services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 9, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 106190-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST

THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Energy & Power, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services 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 106190-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.