Tender

CA17154 - Alcester Grammar School tender for catering services

ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 12:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Alcester Grammar School, located in Warwickshire, England, has initiated an open tender process for the provision of catering services, as detailed in opportunity CA17154. The tender is categorised under school catering services with the CPV classification code 55524000. Interested parties need to submit their tenders by the deadline of 10:00 on 9th March 2026, with the contract period slated to start on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2029. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, inviting proposals for this active requirement.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in catering services that are adaptable to the educational sector's demands. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria affirm the preference for such entities. With the option to serve multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and more, businesses with expansive operational capabilities and those that can maintain quality across diverse locations will find this opportunity advantageous. Engaging in this tender could enhance a firm's portfolio and increase its footprint in the public educational setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17154 - Alcester Grammar School tender for catering services

Notice Description

To provide catering services to Alcester Grammar School, Warwickshire B49 5ED To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17154. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17154 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2527fa82-aa85-4514-9645-f187b4f13601
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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
ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Contact Name
Dawn Blount
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
B49 5ED
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stratford-on-Avon
Electoral Ward
Alcester West
Westminster Constituency
Stratford-on-Avon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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