Tender

Old Oak Primary School Catering Tender

OLD OAK PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)

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Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

Old Oak Primary School in London has initiated a selective procurement process for its catering services, with RM&C Consultants Ltd managing tender management. The contract, entitled "Old Oak Primary School Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 24th November 2025, with final awards anticipated by 20th February 2026. The contract, set to commence on 24th May 2026, will span three years, with potential renewal options based on performance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those familiar with competitive flexible procedures. The invitation is open to up to five companies that meet the necessary qualifications and achieve the scoring pass mark. SMEs and businesses with strong management and operational capabilities in catering are well-suited to compete in this process, offering a promising avenue for growth and establishment in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Old Oak Primary School Catering Tender

Notice Description

The school is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 24th May 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070083-2025
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
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 May 2026 - 23 May 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
OLD OAK PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
Tim Allen
Contact Email
office@rmandcconsultatns.co.uk, tim.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7990327563

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 0AS
Post Town
West London
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
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

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