Scope
Reference
RMandC/2026/SPC5/525
Description
This cluster of 6 Surrey schools are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026 (TBC). There is a further school who will have a Delivered Meal Service from St Ann's. You will be bidding for each school individually and the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.
Total value (estimated)
- £6 excluding VAT
- £6 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKJ25 - West Surrey
Lot 1. St Ann's Heath Junior School
Description
This junior school is located in Virginia Water, Surrey.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lyne and Longcross CofE (A) Primary School
Description
This primary school is located in Chertsey, Surrey.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Manorcroft Primary School
Description
This primary school is located in Egham, Surrey.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. The Hythe School
Description
This primary school is located in Staines, Surrey.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Thorpe Lea Primary School & Nursery
Description
This primary school with nursery is located in Egham, Surrey.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. St Jude's Infant & Junior Schools
Description
The St Jude's CofE School Federation consists of the Infant and Junior Schools which are located at different sites in Egham, Surrey.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. St Ann's Heath Junior School
Lot 2. Lyne and Longcross CofE (A) Primary School
Lot 3. Manorcroft Primary School
Lot 4. The Hythe School
Lot 5. Thorpe Lea Primary School & Nursery
Lot 6. St Jude's Infant & Junior Schools
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 March 2026, 1:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
19 March 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Follow instructions in the Part 1 Document. Please email your Part 2 Response to the Schools and RM&C Consultants Ltd as detailed in the Part 1 Document. Alternatively you can submit your completed SQ Part 2 response via the mytenders portal https://www.mytenders.co.uk. Please do not embed your documents into the Part 2 document, provide your additional documents / policies as attachments.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Example | You will need to complete the SQ Part 2 document and use the Scoring Example to see what you will score. |
Quality |
Weighting description
Please complete the SQ Part 2 document and use the Scoring Example to see what you will score.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The first stage is the SQ's will be scored against the advertised template and the Schools will invite up to five companies achieving the pass mark for interview (you may achieve the pass mark but not be selected for the ITT stage), provided at least five suitable companies achieve the pass mark.
Contracting authority
St Ann's Heath Junior School (RM&C)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDQ-8121-DPJL
Sandhills Lane
Virginia Water
GU25 4DS
United Kingdom
Email: helengolder@stannsheath.org
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
RM&C Consultants Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Management Consultants in providing tender management to schools/trusts.
- Companies House: 04208069
Suthernwood View
South Stoke
RG8 9JJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tim Allen
Telephone: +44 7990327563
Email: Tim.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk
Website: http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire