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PP-10157 Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Catering

Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 15:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Oct 2025 at 12:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 15:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School for catering services, focusing on creating a balanced menu aligned with national nutritional standards. Situated in London, Wades Place, Poplar E14 0DE, the school operates under a public authority - sub-central government classification. This contract was awarded on 18 February 2026 following a tender that used an open procedure, indicating a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at over 1 million GBP, spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with potential for a two-year extension. Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited, a large supplier based in Birmingham, was chosen as the successful bidder after a competitive process involving multiple bids.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in quality school catering services, particularly those capable of adhering to detailed specifications and standards such as food quality, hygiene, and operational systems. With a strong focus on market innovation and financial management, businesses in the facilities management sector, especially those with expertise in nutritional meal planning and large-scale catering, would find this opportunity highly suitable for growth. The long-term nature of the contract offers stability and potential for extended involvement, attracting well-established firms able to commit to delivering consistent high-quality services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PP-10157 Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Catering

Notice Description

Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is a primary school with nursery, situated in London, Wades Place, Poplar E14 0DE No staff members are participants in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055036
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014866-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55523100 - School-meal services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,015,291 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,015,291 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 0DE
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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