Catering Services Framework Agreement 2027-2032

St Joseph Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is establishing a multi-supplier catering framework to provide flexible food services across its schools. This is an open tender opportunity for catering providers to deliver comprehensive catering solutions including meal preparation, service delivery, and support staff. Key details: Initially one school will use this framework, with potential for other Trust schools to join later. The Trust anticipates appointing 1-3 contractors based on best value and service quality. Contract period: 3 years with optional 1+1 year extensions (5 years total). Services must demonstrate flexibility, strong local infrastructure, adequate labour resources, and relief cover capability. Minimum Employer's liability insurance required: £10,000,000. Tender timeline: PSQ pre-qualification stage (late November 2026 site surveys and briefings), tender responses due late December 2026, interviews scheduled early January 2027, contract commencement April 2027. Schools participation is voluntary. Detailed specifications and costings will be provided in the Invitation to Tender documents. This is an opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with an established educational trust.