Tender

Leytonstone School Catering Tender

LEYTONSTONE SCHOOL

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Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 15:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leytonstone School has announced a competitive tender process for its school catering services, with the procurement being managed by RM&C Consultants Ltd. The process is in the tender stage, and interested parties have until 7th January 2026 to express their interest. The catering contract is intended to commence on 1st September 2026 and run until 31st August 2029, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. The contract location is London, UK, and falls under the industry category of school catering services. This selective procurement method involves a flexible competitive procedure, inviting up to five companies that achieve a pass mark during the initial selection process. Interested parties are instructed to submit their documents via the mytenders portal or directly to the School and RM&C Consultants Ltd.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the school catering sector to expand their operations by securing a long-term contract with a reputable education institution. Companies with a track record in providing quality catering services will be well-suited to compete, especially those that can meet the tender's stringent quality criteria. Given the potential for contract renewal, businesses that consistently deliver high standards could ensure revenue stability over several years. Moreover, SMEs are encouraged to apply, as their suitability for this tender has been acknowledged, ensuring a fair competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leytonstone School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Leytonstone School is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071329-2025
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
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
LEYTONSTONE SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
David Allen
Contact Email
david.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk, hstanden@leytonstoneschool.org
Contact Phone
+44 7786312805

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E11 1JD
Post Town
East 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
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

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