Scope
Reference
PP-10182
Description
DSAT (Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust) is a Church of England multi-academy trust based in the south west of England. 4 primary schools will be involved.
This tender seeks a catering partner to deliver a safe, high-quality and inclusive meal service for four primary schools, recognising that the Trust operates a mixed delivery model where some sites cook fresh on site and others reheat/finish meals on site. Bidders are expected to demonstrate how they will provide a consistently positive pupil experience across both models—maintaining quality, nutrition, food safety and allergen controls—while working collaboratively with schools and the Trust, supporting wellbeing and sustainability, and contributing to the Trust’s aim to help all pupils and school communities to flourish.
There is LGPS.
Further information on the Client’s requirements can be found at Attachment 1a Client Data and Attachment 1b Specification.
The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.
The estimated contract value for this contract over the full potential 5 year period is £750,000 (excluding VAT).
Total value (estimated)
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality Assessment: 60% of overall score Price Assessment: 40% of overall score See ITT Part A document for full breakdown |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality Assessment: 60% of overall score
Price Assessment: 40% of overall score
See ITT Part A document for full breakdown
Other information
Payment terms
As per the contract terms and conditions included as part of the tender documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
Please see section 7 of Part A of the tender documentation for details of contract risks and dependencies
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Companies House: 08656655
Emmaus House The Avenue
Salisbury
SP2 0FG
United Kingdom
Email: office@dsat.org.uk
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Place Group Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Agent on behalf of client
- Companies House: 04395705
The Regent, Chapel Street
Penzance
TR18 4AE
United Kingdom
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly