AwardedAwarded 5 October 2026
Catering Tender
King Edward VI High School · Education
In brief
King Edward VI High School awarded catering work to Midshire Signature Services Limited on 5 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £733,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for King Edward VI High School, West Way, Stafford, ST17 9YJ. King Edward VI High School is a leading 11-18 co-educational Academy situated in Stafford and is a member of Walton Multi Academy Trust. There are c.606 pupils Y7-Y11 and 41 in sixth form. Total pupils on roll are 647 and there are c.87 staff. The school is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who: 1.Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff 2.Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site…Read the full description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for King Edward VI High School, West Way, Stafford, ST17 9YJ. King Edward VI High School is a leading 11-18 co-educational Academy situated in Stafford and is a member of Walton Multi Academy Trust. There are c.606 pupils Y7-Y11 and 41 in sixth form. Total pupils on roll are 647 and there are c.87 staff.
The school is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who:
1.Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff
2.Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site team
3.Can demonstrate the ability to increase participation and to continue to drive the service forward to improve the financial standing of the contract year on year
4.Will embrace an open and honest approach for financial and operational matters
The tender process will be conducted under a Competitive Flexible Procedure three stage process. This tender will be evaluated under the principles of MAT (Most Advantageous
Tender). MAT refers to the bid that offers the best overall value to the procuring entity, considering factors such as cost, quality, technical capability and sustainability, rather than solely focusing on the lowest price. The award criteria which will be assessed will be detailed within the appropriate documentation.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Midshire Signature Services Limited (SME) 6 bids received | £1,125,000 | Awarded 5 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 044126-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 094411-2026
About the buyer
King Edward VI High SchoolLast 12 months
Procurements
1Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for catering
- Midshire Signature Services Limited1 contract
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From notice 044126-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 May 2026, last updated 6 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 6 October 2026.