Tender

West Park School ~ Catering Tender

WEST PARK SCHOOL

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Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Park School is seeking bids for a catering services contract with an initial three-year term commencing on 1 August 2026 and ending on 31 July 2029. Located in Derby, the school is offering this opportunity under the open procurement method, utilising a competitive flexible procedure. The main procurement category is services, specifically school catering services, with a contract value of £1,518,000. The enquiry period closes on 9 January 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 13 March 2026. The evaluation focuses on quality and price, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in secondary school catering, to establish or expand operations in Derby. With an annual catering revenue of £506,000 as of 2025, successful bidders will work with a reputable institution, engaging with both pupils and staff. The tender encourages participation from SMEs and requires bidders to have a local operational presence. This contract is ideal for catering companies that can offer diverse, nutritionally balanced meal options, enhancing school dining experiences while supporting health and wellness initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Park School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for West Park School "Outstanding schools have a burning desire to get the best possible deal for children in every respect. They are places where the culture of achievement runs deep. Through sheer hard work and determination West Park has become the school it has always wanted to be. Standards at West Park represent achievement of the highest order and place the school among the very best in the country. Without a first-rate teaching and associate staff, supportive parents, hard-working pupils and enlightened governance this would not be possible." The percentage of our pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is 410 of the total number on roll of 1463 pupils. The catering contract being offered will commence on 1 August 2026 for an initial period of three years, concluding on 31 July 2029, and will be offered on a guaranteed performance basis, with a service on each of the 190 full academic days and by agreement for the 5 inset days. West Park School catering aims: *To ensure that the whole school community understands the importance of a nutritionally balanced diet in promoting health and wellbeing. *To offer pupils and staff a range of value for money options, suitable for all customer's budgets to maximise uptake of the catering service. *To stimulate pupil interest in the service through promotions, variety, new foods and links between to the curriculum. The School has had the same catering contractor for a significant number of years, and this is the first time the contract has been placed at competitive tender for over 5 years. Annual catering revenue for the year ending 31 July 2025 was PS506K. The successful contractor is expected to have a local operational presence, as specialist caterers in the Secondary School sector. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Derby:-School-catering-services./K44R2HP2V3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/K44R2HP2V3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e699
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076160-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
£1,518,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,518,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
WEST PARK SCHOOL
Contact Name
Neil Cook
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE21 7BT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Spondon
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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