Tender

Bexton Primary School Catering Tender

BEXTON PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)

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Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 12:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bexton Primary School, classified as a sub-central government public authority, has issued a tender for its catering services, titled "Bexton Primary School Catering Tender." This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the opportunity classified under the 'services' category and using a selective competitive flexible procedure. Located in Knutsford, Cheshire, the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026. Interested parties should submit their expressions of interest by 14th November 2025. The selection process will include scoring of Selection Questionnaires, and up to five companies will be invited for interviews based on their scores. The entry deadline for all submissions is also on 14th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, especially those that can demonstrate high-quality service provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with strong capabilities in this industry are well-suited to compete, particularly given the provision for renewal after three years, contingent on satisfactory performance. The competitive flexible procurement approach enables interested companies to showcase their innovation and service quality, unlocking potential business growth through long-term partnership with a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bexton Primary School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Bexton Primary School is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061728-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEXTON PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
Sue Allen
Contact Email
businessmanager@bexton.cheshire.sch.uk, sue.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7939599571

Buyer Location

Locality
KNUTSFORD
Postcode
WA16 9DB
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

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