How to win: CA18230 - Nova Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

About this contract

Nova Education Trust is a multi-academy trust serving communities throughout the East Midlands. The trust is seeking to appoint a catering partner capable of delivering an exceptional service across all 18 academies. This opportunity represents one of the most significant service partnerships within Nova and requires a provider with the scale, expertise and commitment to operate consistently across a diverse portfolio of primary and secondary settings whilst remaining responsive to the unique needs of each school community. Nova Education Trust is looking for a contractor whose values align closely with those of the Trust: honesty, integrity, humility and professionalism. These principles are embedded throughout the organisation and must be evident in every aspect of service delivery, from leadership and governance through to daily interactions with pupils, colleagues and parents. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18230. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18230 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Nova Trust scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £10,983,213, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 21 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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