Tender

Field End Infant School Catering Tender 2026

PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Field End Infant School Catering Tender 2026 represents an opportunity for businesses in the school catering services industry. Managed by PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD, based in Ruislip, London, this tender seeks a caterer to provide nutritionally balanced hot meals. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender process being open, and documents must be submitted by 20th March 2026. Interested parties should contact Mr. Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools for more details. Catering services are expected for the school located at HA4 9PQ, and the contract is set to begin on 1st June 2026, lasting until 31st May 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on school catering to expand their operations. The project's value of £340,000 suggests significant potential for revenue generation. With an average production of 34,320 meals per year required, it suits small and medium-sized enterprises that can handle high volumes efficiently. The open procedure invites competitive submissions, offering an inclusive chance for capable caterers to secure long-term business with the school. The location and demand for delivered-in service meals could benefit businesses with established distribution channels within London and surrounding areas. Businesses capable of meeting the requirements set by the School Food Regulations 2014 will find this opportunity promising for growth and regional influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Field End Infant School Catering Tender 2026

Notice Description

Delivered-in service Field End Infant School require a caterer to provide every pupil, member of staff and guests at the School 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 School Food Regulations (England) 2014. This is a delivered-in service and meals are expected to be transported from a nearby HUB. TUPE Information: TUPE does not apply to this tender as all serving staff are employed by Field End Infant School. Uptake data: 34,320 meals are produced on average per annum. School roll: We have a total of 193 pupils in 2026. Please can you get in touch with our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools (PFS) to request the tender pack at mnewell@procurementforschools.com Additional information: Please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com to request the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd994929-dbae-4db3-89f3-0e4130c1f824
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0463ee7-2e51-4537-a2b2-0581796bcff5
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
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
HA4 9PQ
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
South Ruislip
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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