AwardedAwarded 26 May 2026

The Moorlands Primary Federation - Catering Services Tender

The Moorlands Primary Federation · Local or regional public body

In brief

The Moorlands Primary Federation awarded catering work to Edwards and Ward Ltd on 26 May 2026.

The notice gives a value of £824,970 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The Moorlands Primary Federation (TMPF) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of ten small, happy and rural primary Schools within the Staffordshire Moorlands and surrounding areas. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Edwards and Ward Ltd
2 bids received
£824,970
Awarded 12 May 2026
1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 078855-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 043371-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 048652-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

1

Awards

1

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From notice 078855-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 2 December 2025, last updated 26 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.