This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 10:34

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Park School in Derby, United Kingdom, for their catering services was completed in the award stage, with a contract awarded to abm Catering Ltd. This project falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is specifically focused on school catering services for secondary education. The initial tender started with the publication of the opportunity on 21 November 2025 and concluded with the award on 22 May 2026. The contract will begin on 1 August 2026 and run until 31 July 2029, covering 190 academic days and 5 additional inset days each year. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, and proposals were evaluated based on quality and price criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in the secondary school sector. The contract, valued at £1,518,000 over three years, is ideal for businesses with a strong local presence in the UKF11 region. Companies able to deliver innovative and nutritionally balanced meal options at value for money prices would find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities, allowing them to gain a foothold or expand within the educational catering market. Moreover, the need for stimulating pupil interest with diverse and curriculum-linked food offerings opens avenues for businesses adept at creating engaging menu choices and promotions.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e699
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047699-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,518,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST PARK SCHOOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

Further Information

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