Tender

Preston Park Primary School Catering Tender

PRESTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)

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Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 13:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Preston Park Primary School is initiating a procurement process for its catering contract, with a contract start date of 1st November 2026. Located in Wembley, the school is in the UKI72 region and falls under the Public authority - sub-central government category. This competitive tender is currently at the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 1st December 2025. The contracting process is managed through a selective procurement method, labelled as a Competitive flexible procedure, allowing up to five companies to be invited to the interview stage based on their submission of a Selection Questionnaire (SQ). The procurement is above the threshold and interested parties can submit their SQ Part 2 response electronically via the specified mytenders portal.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in school catering services. Given the competitive and flexible nature of the procedure, businesses with experience in delivering high-quality catering services to educational institutions are well-suited to compete. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract attractive, as the tender's suitability criteria accommodate businesses of all sizes. The potential for contract renewal after three years further enhances the opportunity for sustained business growth. Additionally, those companies that can demonstrate excellence in their initial proposals and potential for outstanding performance over the contract period stand a good chance of securing this opportunity to service a school with a current roll of 612 pupils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preston Park Primary School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Preston Park Primary School is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st November 2026. Current NOR is 612 pupils. See SQ Document Part 1 for more details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cef9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066365-2025
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
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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
PRESTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
Sue Allen
Contact Email
jvarsani@prestpk.brent.sch.uk, sue.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7939599571

Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 8RJ
Post Town
Harrow
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
TLI72 Brent
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

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