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10 Oct 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Buxton School (RM&C) is seeking tenders for a school catering contract with an anticipated start date of 1st April 2026. Situated in Leytonstone, the school caters to approximately 1,024 students. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically school catering services. The process is in the tender stage and employs a competitive flexible procedure, with applications due by 21st November 2025. The contract will be executed in the United Kingdom (region UKI53) and may be renewed after three years, contingent on performance. Interested parties are required to submit their expression of interest by the specified deadline and can expect the award period to conclude by 26th February 2026.

This opportunity provides substantial potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in catering services and school meal provisions. Companies with a robust understanding of competitive tendering in the public sector and those able to demonstrate quality service through an established scoring example have a competitive edge. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises capable of delivering high standards in educational environments. Up to five companies that meet the initial selection criteria will be invited for interviews, presenting a promising avenue for businesses to expand their reach within public services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Buxton School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Buxton School is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st April 2026. Buxton School is an All Through School with approx 1,024 on roll.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064246-2025
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
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 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
Buxton School (RM&C)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEYTONSTONE
Postcode
E11 3NN
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Cann Hall
Westminster Constituency
Leyton and Wanstead

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