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Nova Trust

Nova Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

HospitalityCPV 55524000
Value£11.0m
Deadline21 Aug 2026
Published14 Jul 2026
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 14 Jul 2026ClosedCloses 21 Aug 2026
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Diane Herbert
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
01691 664234

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Contract value in context
£11.0mtotal contract value
median £606k
this tender£0£11.9m

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The brief

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.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

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These principles are embedded throughout the organisation

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.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb4a
Stage
tender · Open
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
066426-2026
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