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Surrey Primary Cluster 2a Catering Tender

St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Junior School (RM&C)

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24 Dec 2025 at 11:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Junior School in East Molesey has initiated a tender process titled "Surrey Primary Cluster 2a Catering Tender," which involves a cluster of 13 schools in Surrey putting their catering contracts out for renewal. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an expression of interest deadline on 6th February 2026. Award decisions are expected to be finalised by 18th May 2026, with contracts commencing from 1st September 2026. This selective procurement, using a competitive flexible procedure, focuses on providing school catering services within the UKJ25 region, which encompasses various locations across Surrey. Prospective bidders are required to follow detailed submission instructions as defined in the provided documentation, with electronic submissions permitted in English.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those specialising in school dining services. Given the nature of the contracts, companies with expertise in scalable food service solutions, capable of handling multiple sites, would be well-suited for this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria of the lots. The contract arrangements allow for potential renewal after three years, contingent on satisfactory performance, which could provide businesses with a stable, long-term client base if successful.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surrey Primary Cluster 2a Catering Tender

Notice Description

This cluster of Surrey schools are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of September 2026 (TBC). There are 13 schools in this cluster and they are a mix of primary/junior/infant schools. You will be bidding for the schools as individual Lots and the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Junior School

This school is located in East Molesey with a roll of 310 pupils.

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

Burhill Primary School

This school is located in Hersham and has a roll of 500 pupils

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

Claygate Primary School

This school is located in Claygate, KT10 0ND with a roll of 402 pupils.

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

Grovelands Primary School

This school is located in Walton on Thames with a roll of 483 pupils.

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

Long Ditton Federation

The Long Ditton Federation consists of Long Ditton St Mary's Junior School and Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School. No food is cooked at the Infant School, is provided by the Junior School.

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

Ongar Place School

The school is located in Addlestone with a roll of 201 pupils.

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

Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School

The school is located in Ewell, Epsom with a roll of 157 pupils.

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

St Nicolas CofE Primary School

The school is located in Shepperton with a roll of 537 pupils.

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

Stepgates Community School

This school is located in Chertsey with a roll of 275 pupils.

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

Thames Ditton Infant School

This school is located in Thames Ditton with a roll of 196 pupils.

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

The Orchard Infant School

This school is located in East Molesey with a roll of 250 pupils.

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

The Royal Kent School

This is a primary school located in Oxshott with a roll of 208 pupils.

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

Wallace Fields Junior School

This school is located in Epsom with a roll of 272 pupils.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086102-2025
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
£13 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 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
St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Junior School (RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST MOLESEY
Postcode
KT8 9DR
Postcode Area
Kingston upon Thames
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
Elmbridge
Electoral Ward
Molesey East
Westminster Constituency
Esher and Walton

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