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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Drayton Manor High School, located in London, is launching a tender process for its catering contract, with the contract slated to commence on 1st August 2026. The school, categorised as a public authority under sub-central government, seeks to award the contract through a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 12th February 2026, while the award decision is anticipated by 11th May 2026. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, focusing on school catering services within the services industry category, centred around the UKI73 region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for catering companies looking to expand their portfolio within the educational sector. Businesses that excel in delivering quality catering services and have experience in the school catering industry may find this tender particularly beneficial. The process allows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, as the procurement method is selective with an emphasis on flexibility and competitive engagement. With the potential for contract renewal after three years, subject to satisfactory performance, successful bidders could establish a long-term partnership with Drayton Manor High School.

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Notice Title

Drayton Manor High School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Drayton Manor High School is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st August 2026. You will be bidding for the School who will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000304-2026
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
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 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
Drayton Manor High School (RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W7 1EU
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLI73 Ealing

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
North Hanwell
Westminster Constituency
Ealing North

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