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Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender

Scholars' Education Trust (RM&C)

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31 Oct 2025 at 14:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scholars' Education Trust is initiating a selective procurement process for catering services across eight of its schools, under the title "Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender." These services align with the industry category of "School catering services," with a primary delivery location in the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is described as a competitive flexible procedure, and submissions must be in English. Prospective bidders should submit their expressions of interest by 5th December 2025. The process is currently at the tender stage, with contract commencement dates set for 1st April 2026, and 1st September 2026 for one school, while the awarding period concludes on 23rd February 2026.

Businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with experience in educational institutions, can find significant opportunities for growth through this tender. The Trust is seeking firms that can provide school catering services with potential contracts running until 2029, with the possibility of renewal based on performance. The process is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), creating a competitive but rewarding opportunity for adaptable and quality-focused catering companies. Prospective suppliers must submit their documents electronically following the provided instructions, ensuring they meet the pass mark in the selection questionnaire (SQ) stage to be considered for interview and selection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender

Notice Description

Scholars' Education Trust is putting the catering contracts out to tender in 8 of its schools with a contract start date of 1st April 2026 and 1st September 2026 (for one school). You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

The Hemel Hempstead School

The Hemel Hempstead School is a Secondary and Sixth Form.

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

Robert Barclay Academy

Robert Barclay Academy is a secondary and sixth form school in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

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

Samuel Ryder Academy

Samuel Ryder Academy is an All Through School situated in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

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

Priory Academy

The Priory Academy is an extended secondary school situated in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

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

Harpenden Academy

The Harpenden Academy is a primary school situated in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

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

Buntingford First School

Buntingford First School is located in East Hertfordshire.

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

Watling Lower School

The Watling Lower School is situated in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

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

Nazeing School

The Nazeing School is a primary school situated in Nazeing, Essex

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d820
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070133-2025
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
£8 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scholars' Education Trust (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

Scholars’ Education Trust (RM&C)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 5AR
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Cunningham
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Further Information

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