This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 12:54

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Judd School, a well-regarded grammar school in Tonbridge, Kent, has completed the procurement process for its catering services through an open and competitive flexible procedure. This tender, titled "The Judd School ~ Catering Tender," falls under the school catering services category (CPV 55524000) and is part of the services procurement category. The contract, valued at approximately £2.866 million, was awarded to Innovate Services Ltd and will commence on 1st September 2026, running for an initial term of three years, with possible extensions (3+2 years). The standstill period concluded on 23rd June 2026, and the procurement process is currently at the award stage. The contract aims to provide innovative and healthy food services using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients, catering to around 1540 students and 160 staff.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for large catering service providers with experience in educational environments. Companies that can innovate and offer diverse, nutritional food options that cater to a range of dietary needs, including mature tastes, are well-suited to compete and succeed in such tenders. The emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients also provides an excellent opportunity for local suppliers to engage in long-term partnerships. The guaranteed performance contract also assures prospective bidders of a fixed annual return, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055237-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,866,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE JUDD SCHOOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE SERVICES

Further Information

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