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02 Oct 2025 at 13:55

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 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.

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 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bexton Primary School (RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KNUTSFORD
Postcode
WA16 9DB
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Knutsford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

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