Scope
Description
The Viaduct Federation comprises of Wyvern Infant School (with Preschool and Nursery) along with Bushfield Junior School. In addition, Wyvern School also has a nursery provision for 2-3 year olds with 40 children per day in attendance. Meals for Wyvern are cooked fresh on site and then hotboxed to Bushfield and are served by the incumbent staff at Bushfield. The Supplier may also be required to provide packed lunches for school trips.
There are 2 schools Wyvern and Bushfield under the Viaduct Federation.
There is no LGPS.
Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1a Specification and Attachment 1b Client Data.
The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.
Total value (estimated)
- £705,500 excluding VAT
- £846,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2029
- Possible extension to 15 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality Assessment: 60% of overall score Price Assessment: 40% of overall score See ITT Part A document for full breakdown |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality Assessment: 60% of overall score
Price Assessment: 40% of overall score
See ITT Part A document for full breakdown
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Wyvern School
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMMV-1772-BPTG
Aylesbury Street
Wolverton, Milton Keynes
MK12 5HU
United Kingdom
Email: office@wyvernschool.org
Website: https://wyvernschool.org/
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
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.
Place Group Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Agent on behalf of client
- Companies House: 04395705
The Regent, Chapel Street
Penzance
TR18 4AE
United Kingdom
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly