Tender

Northwood_Group_Catering_Tender_2026_(3schools)

PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 22:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northwood Group Catering Tender 2026 invites experienced catering providers to offer their services for three schools within the Northwood trust. The contracting authority, PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD, based in London, is initiating this tender process to secure nutritionally balanced hot meals for students and staff, adhering to the 2014 Education Food Regulations in England. The open procurement method is used for this tender, and the process is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their applications by 23rd February 2026, with the contract period beginning on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2029. The procurement is classified under the school catering services industry category, with a total contract value of £900,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for established catering businesses seeking expansion within the educational sector. Suitable bidders are those with a portfolio of 3 to 5 school references and the capability to deliver services across Frithwood Primary, Harlyn Primary, and Coteford Infants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an appealing prospect for business growth for companies with a track record in school catering services. Successful bidders will gain a valuable contract with a substantial financial value and a chance to strengthen their reputation and experience in delivering high-quality catering solutions in the educational domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northwood_Group_Catering_Tender_2026_(3schools)

Notice Description

The Northwood group of schools require a caterer to provide every pupil, member of staff and guests at the Trust who so requires a nutritionally balanced hot meal at lunchtime that meets the food standards as laid out by 2014 No. 1603 The Education (The Requirement for Academy Food Regulations (England) 2014. There are 3 existing schools are that will require your catering service, Frithwood Primary (HA6 3NJ) - HUB Harlyn Primary ( HA5 2DR) - Delivered-in Coteford Infants (HA5 2HX) - Delivered-in Due to the value of the opportunity, we require experienced caterers who have 3 to 5 school references to include as part of the Supplier Questionnaire. Please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools to request the tender pack: mnewell@procurementforschools.com Additional information: Please contact our procurement consultant to request the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9be34ea8-f456-4a06-afea-36efd494e206
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b87c39-4f24-480a-970e-d890a1b51a89
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD
Contact Name
Mr. Mike Newell
Contact Email
mnewell@procurementforschools.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
HA6 3NJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

Further Information

Notice Documents

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