Catering Services Contractor for Kemnal Academies Trust (45 Schools)

The Kemnal Academies Trust operates 45 academies across South East England, including 15 secondary and 30 primary schools located in London, Essex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, and Medway. The Trust is seeking an experienced catering contractor to deliver food and catering services across these sites. The opportunity is structured as five separate Lots, allowing bidders to tender for one or more Lots based on their capability and geographic coverage. The initial contract period is 3 years, commencing 1st August 2027, with options to extend for an additional one year followed by a further one year (1+1 extension structure). This is a significant multi-site catering contract suitable for established catering providers with experience managing large-scale school meal operations.