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School Catering Services for South Farnham Educational Trust Primary Schools

Published
Published 19 November 2025

Overview

Contract Award of procurement exercise to source a suitable catering provider for 8 primary and nursery schools within the South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET). Eight of the Trust's schools are seeking a new catering services contract from 1st September 2026, for a contract term of 3 years (plus possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis). SFET undertook this tender exercise to source a flexible and best value catering contractor with whom they can partner with to achieve service excellence through the provision of a great tasting food, made with authentic recipes and ingredients. Healthy eating, service innovation and added value through food education and sustainability initiatives are equally as important.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Selective
Published
19 November 2025
Questions by
16 December 2025
Classification (CPV)
School catering services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,850,000
Award date
29 March 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2029
Winner
  • EDWARDS & WARD LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    30 March 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Tender Update

    26 November 2025

    View notice ↗
  3. Contract Notice

    19 November 2025

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST

    Buyer

    Farnham, United Kingdom

    GB-COH: 07652902

  • PANACHE CREATIVE LIMITED

    Procuring entity

    Cheltenham, United Kingdom

    GB-COH: 07723278

    Authority website ↗

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Awarded: School Catering Services for South Farnham Educational Trust Primary Schools — won by EDWARDS & WARD LIMITED — Skim