IET01.47 - Outsourced Catering Tender - Ivy Education Trust
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
9 July 2026
Type
Service
Overview
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Response deadline (UK time): 16/10/2026 12:00:00
CPV codes: 55524000-9 School catering services
Additional details
Buyer: PHP Law LLP
Unit 3 The Brutus Centre Station Road Totnes TQ9 5RW
Totnes United Kingdom
AI Analysis
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The Ivy Education Trust is seeking a supplier to run its school catering service, handling meals for its schools. The contract is being advertised by PHP Law LLP and the deadline to submit a bid is 16 Oct 2026.
Requirements
- You must be registered and logged into the procurement portal to submit a response
- Compliance with UK school catering standards and food safety regulations (implied)
- Ability to provide services under CPV code 55524000‑9 (School catering services)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Prepare and deliver daily meals to students across the Trust’s schools
- Manage on‑site catering facilities, including staffing, equipment and stock control
- Ensure all meals meet nutritional guidelines and food safety standards
- Provide regular reporting on menu, costs and performance
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the “Scope of Work” section for exact meal numbers and service hours – this tells you how big the operation is
- 2Look for any mandatory certifications (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) in the “Eligibility” part – you’ll need to prove you have them
- 3Note the evaluation criteria – price is often weighted, but quality and social value can add points
- 4Pay attention to the “Contract duration” and any extension options – they affect your financial planning
- 5Make sure you understand the submission format (e‑mail, portal upload) and required supporting documents to avoid a non‑compliant bid
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a local food supplier or another small caterer to meet volume requirements and share costs
- Highlight any community or sustainability initiatives you run – SMEs can score well on social value
- If the contract seems large, consider bidding as part of a consortium where you provide the cooking while another partner handles logistics
Before you bid, buyers check
two years of filed accountsyour financial standingturnover vs contract valueyour Companies House recordcash flow for 30-day termscredit scores and ratios
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Key Dates
Published
9 July 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
Tender Notice
Source
council:preston-council
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