Tender

School Catering Services for Nunnery Wood High School, Worcs

NUNNERY WOOD HIGH SCHOOL

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Nunnery Wood High School, located in Worcester, UK, is currently in the procurement stage for a competitive tender regarding school catering services. The tender, dated 24th November 2025, outlines a contract starting from 1st September 2026, with an initial three-year term and the possibility of a two-year extension. The procurement is being facilitated by Panache Creative Limited, consulting on catering services, and involves a competitive flexible procedure under the Light Touch Regime. Interested suppliers must submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire by 19th December 2025. The total gross contract value is estimated at £1,600,000.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for catering service providers, particularly those specialising in educational institutions. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality, cost-effective catering solutions and can cater to a diverse student demographic will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Additionally, the procurement process encourages participation from SMEs, thus opening doors for smaller enterprises to expand their client base and market reach. With a focus on quality (weighted at 70%) and price (30%), businesses that can balance these aspects will have a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Catering Services for Nunnery Wood High School, Worcs

Notice Description

Nunnery Wood High School is a coeducational secondary school which is located in Worcester. The school campus is located on the edge of Worcester, surrounded by some 15 acres (6 ha) of gardens and playing fields, which it shares with the adjacent Worcester Sixth Form College. The School caters for approx. 1,500 students, aged between 11 and 16 from all backgrounds and aims to offer them a world of opportunity through dynamic teaching, enrichment and care. Students leave Nunnery Wood optimistic about their next level of education and equipped with the values and qualities to thrive. The School is looking to source a catering services provider from September 2026 for a new 3-year contract (plus possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis). The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all students and staff, with hospitality as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible 2 year extension, on a +1year, +1year basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076550-2025
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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
NUNNERY WOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

PANACHE CREATIVE LIMITED

Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2LT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Badgeworth
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Further Information

Notice Documents

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