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02 Dec 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Laleham Primary School (RM&C) is seeking tenders for a catering contract titled "Surrey Primary Cluster 1 Catering Tender," covering five primary schools and three infant schools. Located in the region of UKJ25, United Kingdom, this procurement process is in the tender stage with the selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. RM&C Consultants Ltd, acting as the procuring entity, coordinates the tender, which is classified under the industry category of school catering services. Interested parties must express their interest by 12th January 2026, and the contract awards are expected to be finalised by 29th April 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, especially those already operating within the UKJ25 region. With an emphasis on quality, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specified scoring criteria stand a good chance of successfully obtaining the contract. The procurement process calls for an initial selection questionnaire (SQ), followed by an interview for those exceeding a threshold score, allowing up to five companies to progress to the invitation to tender (ITT) stage. The contract encompasses an initial three-year term, with the potential for renewal based on satisfactory performance, opening avenues for sustained business relationships and growth in the educational catering sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Surrey Primary Cluster 1 Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Cluster consists of 5 primary schools and 3 infant schools.

Lot Information

Laleham CofE Primary School

The school is located in Laleham, TW18 1SB.

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

Ashford CofE Primary School

The school is located in Ashford, TW15 2BW.

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

Ashford Park Primary School

The school is located in Ashford, TW15 3HN.

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

Buckland Primary School

The school is located in Staines upon Thames, TW18 1NB.

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

Clarendon Primary School

The school is located in Ashford, TW15 2HZ.

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

Littleton CofE Nursery and Infant School

The school is located in Shepperton, TW17 0QE.

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

Manby Lodge Infant School

The school is located in Weybridge, KT13 9DA.

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

Oatlands Infant School

The school is located in Weybridge, KT13 9PZ.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078839-2025
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
£8 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Laleham Primary School (RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAINES-UPON-THAMES
Postcode
TW18 1SB
Postcode Area
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Spelthorne
Electoral Ward
Laleham and Shepperton Green
Westminster Constituency
Spelthorne

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