Tender

Snapethorpe and Lawefield Primary Schools ~ Catering Tender

SNAPETHORPE AND LAWEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOLS

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13 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Snapethorpe and Lawefield Primary Schools in Wakefield, United Kingdom, have initiated an open procurement process to secure a contractor for their catering services. The tender, titled "Snapethorpe and Lawefield Primary Schools ~ Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV 55524000) and is aimed at the delivery within the UKE4 region. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with the submission deadline set for 24th April 2026, and an enquiry period ending on 20th February 2026. The contract, valued at an annual amount of £250,258 with a potential total of £1,251,290, is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 for an initial period of three years, with two optional one-year extensions. This competitive flexible procedure is subject to the competitive award of quality and price criteria and is open to submissions in English via the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, specifically those experienced in providing meals within educational environments. With over 950 students plus a Pupil Referral Unit to cater for, the awarded business could benefit from long-term stability through the initial three-year contract, and potentially up to five years. This opportunity is particularly suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering high-quality and cost-effective catering solutions, as the evaluation criteria emphasize quality at 70% and price at 30%. Companies with a focus on delivering bespoke and inclusive catering services, which align with the schools' ethos of safety, inclusivity, and educational support through nutrition, will find this procurement opportunity fitting for expanding their footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Snapethorpe and Lawefield Primary Schools ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Snapethorpe and Lawefield Primary Schools. The contract commences on 1st September 2026 and runs for an initial 3-year period with 2 x 1-year optional extensions. Student numbers at Snapethorpe are 554 and at are Lawefield 400. There is also a Pupil Referral Unit next to Lawefield which is serviced by Lawefield kitchen which takes Max 10 meals per day, however at present average's 4 meals a day. Annual contract value is PS250,258 per annum with a potential full term contract value of PS1,251,290 Snapethorpe and Lawefield have a long history of collaboration, including tendering their respective catering services together. It is the intention of both schools to award the catering services to a single contractor; however, each school reserves the right to appoint independently of the other. Snapethorpe Primary School, St George's Rd, Lupset, Wakefield WF2 8AA Snapethorpe Primary is a very welcoming and inclusive school, which works in close partnership with all families for the benefit of every child. Snapethorpe are fortunate to have very supportive parents and governors and strive to work together to give every child a happy and rewarding primary school experience and positive memories that will last long into adulthood. Excellent pastoral care is at the heart of the school ethos. Ensuring all children feel safe, cared for and happy underpins all their work. Snapethorpe Primary School believe in a purposeful and engaging curriculum where each child's unique talents are both developed and celebrated. They work hard to ensure that each child fulfils their academic potential including achieving their best possible outcomes in English and mathematics. They strive to ensure that all children are able to access a broad and balanced curriculum that builds sequentially on key knowledge and skills thereby enabling them to deepen their understanding. They also provide a curriculum, which enables all children to develop their self-esteem, resilience and ability to communicate and work co-operatively. They aim to prepare children to be successful, independent learners who acquire the essential skills that will prepare them for the next stage of their education and to be responsible citizens of the future. Lawefield Primary School Lawefield Ln, Wakefield WF2 8ST Lawefield is a friendly, welcoming school where children feel safe to learn, grow and succeed. They are proud of our thoughtful, well-rounded children and are committed to a holistic approach to learning where children are inspired to achieve their potential. They have recently developed their curriculum to ensure it is relevant to the needs of their children. Knowledge and vocabulary are at the heart of the curriculum and carefully sequenced so that learning is built upon term-by-term, year-by-year and, between topics across a variety of year groups. This enables pupils to gain and retain more knowledge and understanding through their whole school life in order for them to know more and remember more over time. As well as wanting our children to succeed academically, they work hard towards the goal of all children being kind, respectful and responsible to everyone and the environment. They do this in a positive and supportive manner to encourage children to think for themselves and become independent learners. During their last inspection Ofsted recognised that" pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are a strength of the school" and rated the pupils' behaviour as outstanding. They have a loyal, hard-working and caring staff who share the governors' commitment to work to achieve the best for each of their children and the community. They are fortunate to serve a diverse community where they learn from each other and value and celebrate our differences. Both schools have ambitions for growth to reach maximum capacity over the term of this contract. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Wakefield:-School-catering-services./7M495UBU26 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/7M495UBU26

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1+1 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060503
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002813-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
£1,251,290 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,251,290 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20264 months to go
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
SNAPETHORPE AND LAWEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paulcowie@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 8AA
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

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