AwardedAwarded 27 August 2026
School Catering Services for South Farnham Educational Trust Primary Schools
South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET) · Local or regional public body
In brief
South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET) awarded catering work to Edwards & Ward Limited on 27 August 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,964,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
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What the notice says
Procurement exercise to source a suitable catering provider for 8 primary and nursery schools within the South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET). Eight of the Trust's schools are seeking a new catering services contract from 1st September 2026, for a contract term of 3 years (plus possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis).
SFET undertook this tender exercise to source a flexible and best value catering contractor with whom they can partner with to achieve service excellence through the provision of a great tasting food, made with authentic recipes and ingredients. Healthy eating, service innovation and added value through food education and sustainability initiatives are equally as important.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards & Ward Limited 5 bids received | £4,850,000 | Awarded 30 March 2026 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 075222-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 077289-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 029042-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 081940-2026
About the buyer
South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET)Last 12 months
Procurements
2Awards
2Suppliers it has used most for catering
- Edwards & Ward Limited1 contract
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From notice 075222-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 19 November 2025, last updated 27 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.