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Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 15:20

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 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.

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 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leytonstone School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E11 1JD
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
Leytonstone
Westminster Constituency
Leyton and Wanstead

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