Castle School Education Trust & The Priory Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

The tender seeks a supplier to provide comprehensive catering services for Castle School Education Trust and The Priory Learning Trust under two separate contracts. These contracts cover all catering needs within the schools, including free issue provisions, with annual contract values of approximately £1.2 million for Castle School Education Trust and £1.3 million for The Priory Learning Trust. Although currently operated independently, both trusts plan to appoint the same contractor for both contracts, which will run initially for three years with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The trusts anticipate growth during the contract period, with additional schools joining and requiring catering services under the same pricing model without extending contract duration. Mobilisation will be staggered, with Castle School Education Trust’s contract starting on April 1, 2027, and The Priory Learning Trust’s contract commencing on August 1, 2027. Bidders must submit proposals for both contracts, which will be awarded simultaneously.