How to win: Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust - Catering Tender

About this contract

Founded in 2017 our Trust consists of nine primary schools, four secondary schools and one all through school. Our schools each have their own strengths and character, and together make up the Stowe Valley family, working collaboratively to provide the very best education and opportunities for our pupils. We currently employ 1100 staff and educate over 9000 children across our schools throughout Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. Further information regarding the Trust can be obtained here: https://www.stowevalleymat.com/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent catering services to all schools within the Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust. The contract will be awarded to one catering provider. The contract term being tendered is for three years, with some schools starting on 1st August 2027 and some on 1st Sept 2027 (see schedule below), with a single contract end date of 31st July 2030. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st July 2032. School name - Contract start date Bilton School - 1st August 2027 Bishops Itchington - 1st August 2027 Byfield School - 1st August 2027 Coten End - 1st Septem

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £13,000,000, 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 13 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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