Tender

The Judd School ~ Catering Tender

THE JUDD SCHOOL

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Judd School, a distinguished boys' grammar school in Tonbridge, Kent, is seeking proposals for its catering services through a competitive tendering process. The procurement, classified under the school catering services industry category, covers a three-year contract from September 2026 to August 2029. Interested contractors are expected to provide innovative food solutions catering to approximately 1540 students and 160 staff members, ensuring fresh, healthy, and locally sourced ingredients. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for pre-submission queries on 10th February 2026 and submissions closing on 10th April 2026. The successful contractor will manage the services under a Guaranteed Performance Contract with specific criteria focused on quality and price.

This tender opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in educational catering services to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prestigious educational institution. Companies excelling in providing innovative, health-focused catering solutions, utilising fresh, locally sourced ingredients, are well-suited to pursue this contract. The emphasis on initiative and innovation offers potential contractors the chance to showcase unique food concepts while aligning with the school's values of high achievement and holistic development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, opening doors for fostering business growth and establishing long-term relationships within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Judd School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Judd School is a selective boys' grammar school, established in 1888 in Tonbridge, Kent. The school is highly regarded for its tradition of academic excellence, its high attainment across all subjects, and its strong focus on intellectual curiosity and character development. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities. The services will cater for approximately 1540 students on roll (including a large, expanding Sixth Form cohort of 590) and approximately 160 teaching and support staff. We seek exciting new food concepts that satisfy the wide-ranging dietary requirements and the more mature tastes of our older students. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from Sept 2026 to Aug 2029 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with The Judd School for the duration of this contract. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. The Judd School expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The successful tenderer must evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement the school's values of high achievement and holistic development. 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-Tonbridge:-School-catering-services./U8852HKJUV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/U8852HKJUV

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003622-2026
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
£2,866,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,866,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20263 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
THE JUDD SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
TONBRIDGE
Postcode
TN9 2PN
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Judd
Westminster Constituency
Tonbridge

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