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Horley Primary Cluster Catering Tender

Manorfield Primary & Nursery School (RM&C)

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18 Dec 2025 at 18:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manorfield Primary & Nursery School, located in Horley, United Kingdom, is overseeing a significant public procurement process for providing school catering services across the Horley Primary Cluster. The tender process, titled "Horley Primary Cluster Catering Tender," involves five different schools in the region (UKJ26) and operates under a selective procurement method referred to as a "Competitive flexible procedure". Currently in the tender phase, interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 2nd February 2026, with a final award decision expected by 8th May 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026, and it offers a considerable opportunity for service providers within the school catering services industry, classified under CPV code 55524000.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in school catering services to expand their reach within the sub-central government public authority sector. With the possibility of individual bidding on different school lots, companies can strategically select where to apply resources optimally. The competitive aspect and the structure of the process, with up to five companies being invited for interviews, encourage participation from SMEs, affording smaller businesses a fair chance to compete alongside larger firms. Additionally, the potential for renewal after three years based on performance provides a stable, long-term growth avenue for successful bidders willing to deliver high-quality services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horley Primary Cluster Catering Tender

Notice Description

This Horley Primary Cluster consists of 5 schools: 3 primary schools, 1 junior school and 1 infant school. The contract start date will be 1st September 2026 (TBC). You will be bidding for each school as individual lots and the Schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

Manorfield Primary & Nursery School

The school's address is Sangers Drive, Horley and has a roll of 225 pupils.

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

Charlwood Village Primary School

The school's address is Chapel Road, Charlwood, Horley with a roll of 105 pupils.

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

Langshott Primary School

The school's address is Smallfield Road, Horley with a roll of 419 pupils.

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

Meath Green Infant School

The school's address is Kiln Lane, Horley with a roll of 269 pupils.

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

Meath Green Junior School

The school's address is Greenfields Road, Horley with a roll of 360 pupils.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084645-2025
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
£5 Under £100K
Lots Value
£5 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HORLEY
Postcode
RH6 8AL
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ26 East Surrey
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Horley West & Sidlow
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

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