Scope
Reference
CA16750
Description
A professional catering partner is sought to deliver a high?quality food service provision throughout the academic year, serving all pupils, staff, and school guests.
The successful partner will be expected to:
• Provide freshly prepared, nutritious meals that meet statutory school food standards and reflect the school's ethos.
• Ensure a welcoming service for pupils, staff, and visitors, fostering a positive dining experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to sustainability, ESG principles, and social value, including responsible sourcing and waste reduction.
• Operate with efficiency, transparency, and professionalism, aligning with the school's strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership to support educational initiatives around healthy eating and community engagement.
This is an opportunity to partner with the school in shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable food culture that enhances wellbeing and supports academic success.
Total value (estimated)
- £620,000 excluding VAT
- £744,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 January 2026, 9:30am
Tender submission deadline
19 March 2026, 9:30am
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Food | Non Food |
Quality | 60.0% |
| Cost | Cost |
Cost | 40.0% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Servite RC Primary School
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXN-4682-DMLQ
252 Fulham Road, Fulham
London
SW10 9NA
United Kingdom
Telephone: 206 727 8523
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)