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06 Oct 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

St James CofE Primary School in Weybridge has initiated a tendering process for its catering services, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2026. This public procurement, managed by RM&C Consultants Ltd, involves a selective competitive procedure and falls under the services category. The school is located in Weybridge, UK (region UKJ25), and is considered a sub-central government public authority. Businesses interested in participating should submit their expressions of interest by 17th November 2025, with the entire award process expected to conclude by 23rd February 2026. The procurement process is currently in the tender phase, and submissions must follow instructions provided in the relevant documentation and can be made electronically via the mytenders portal.

This tender offers a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services to expand their market presence and foster business growth. The procurement is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide high-quality catering services to a primary school environment, servicing approximately 409 pupils. Companies with a strong track record in delivering quality food services to educational establishments would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those that can meet the flexible procedure requirements and pass the selection criteria to advance to the interview stage. Successful suppliers will gain the possibility of contract renewal after three years, subject to satisfactory performance, providing ongoing business opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

St James CofE Primary School Weybridge Catering Tender

Notice Description

St James CofE Primary School is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026 (tbc). Currently on roll is 174 pupils in KS1 and 235 pupils in KS2. See SQ Document Part 1 for more details

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062603-2025
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
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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
St James CofE Primary School Weybridge (RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEYBRIDGE
Postcode
KT13 8PL
Postcode Area
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Elmbridge
Electoral Ward
Weybridge Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

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