Scope
Description
Nunnery Wood High School is a coeducational secondary school which is located in Worcester. The school campus is located on the edge of Worcester, surrounded by some 15 acres (6 ha) of gardens and playing fields, which it shares with the adjacent Worcester Sixth Form College.
The School caters for approx. 1,500 students, aged between 11 and 16 from all backgrounds and aims to offer them a world of opportunity through dynamic teaching, enrichment and care. Students leave Nunnery Wood optimistic about their next level of education and equipped with the values and qualities to thrive.
The School is looking to source a catering services provider from September 2026 for a new 3-year contract (plus possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis).
The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all students and staff, with hospitality as required.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 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:
Possible 2 year extension, on a +1year, +1year basis.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKG1 - Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
19 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission instructions are included in the PSQ; all completed PSQ submissions are to be sent to gail@panacheconsultancy.co.uk by the deadline stipulated.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Contract performance is managed via KPIs and these can be negotiated further post award.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
The procurement process follows a two stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting. This process is managed under the Light Touch Regime, and the School reserves the right to refine the award criteria throughout.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/hqeozawm5iwpq938mdlka/ABF9Z1Xgr-DLut7dciORpbQ?rlkey=3i2zzsvo47kapatw2tnvwtal3&st=m0xqysdp&dl=0
Interested parties are to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, which can be accessed via the dropbox link provided. If you have any queries, please contact
Contracting authority
NUNNERY WOOD HIGH SCHOOL
- Companies House: 07694547
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWN-8219-ZXJG
Nunnery Wood High School
Worcester
WR5 2LT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Team
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
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.
PANACHE CREATIVE LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Panache Consultancy, catering services consultants, are assisting the School with the facilitation of this tender exercise, as a supporting role only.
- Companies House: 07723278
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJBH-9519-QWJG
Midway House Herrick Way, Staverton Technology Park
Cheltenham
GL51 6TQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire