Catering Services Contract for Cressex Community School

CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 17:12

Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for securing catering services at Cressex Community School, located in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. The school sought a high-quality catering service provider for its secondary education institution, with future opportunities to extend services to local primary schools. This competitive flexible procedure involved a selective procurement method, identifying up to five qualified suppliers before proceeding to a final evaluation. The award notice, published on April 27, 2026, confirmed PS Catering Management Limited as the successful supplier with a contract commencing on August 1, 2026. The services fall under the 'School catering services' category, and the overall contract value is £1,380,000. Extensions could extend the contract up until July 31, 2031, subject to mutual agreement.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies in the catering industry, particularly those familiar with competitive, flexible procurement procedures. The contract focuses on delivering high-quality and cost-effective school catering services, making it ideal for SMEs and firms with expertise in educational food services provision. The process facilitated opportunities for growth through potential partnerships with additional local schools over the contract's duration. Businesses that can provide innovative and efficient solutions to meet the evolving needs of educational institutions will find this tender process conducive for strengthening their market position and expanding their service reach in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Catering Services Contract for Cressex Community School

Notice Description

The school is seeking a high quality secondary school catering service from a reputable supplier on a fixed cost basis. The school may work with other local primary schools over the life of the contract as a production / delivery kitchen - any future provision to these schools will be undertaken in partnership between the school, the successful bidder and the local school(s)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be available as 2 x 12 month periods, subject to both parties agreeing in writing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038246-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,380,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

ACE ADVICE LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP12 4QA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton West
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PS CATERING MANAGEMENT

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