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Welford-on-Avon Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Welford-on-Avon Primary School

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 14:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Welford-on-Avon Primary School ~ Catering Tender" involves providing catering services at Welford-on-Avon Primary School, located in Warwickshire, United Kingdom. The school has initiated the tender through an open, competitive flexible procedure. The process has successfully concluded with the award made to abm Catering Ltd as of 2nd July 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £480,000, covers a three-year period starting from 1st August 2026 and potentially extending to 31st July 2032. Key considerations include a guaranteed performance basis and opportunities for extension. The procurement primarily deals with services specifically classed under school catering, involving a significant annual contract value and a commitment to deliver high-quality services.

This tender presents lucrative business growth opportunities for large catering service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly those capable of delivering consistent quality at scale. SMEs, while eligible, may find competing challenging due to the contract's scale and performance guarantees. The tender process has concluded, showcasing an available market for strong contenders with a proven track record in delivering school catering services. The opportunity aligns well with businesses that offer competitive pricing and high service quality, given the award criteria weightage focusing on 70% quality and 30% price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welford-on-Avon Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Welford-On-Avon Primary School The annual contract value is approximately PS80,000.00 and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 August 2026 and concluding 31 July 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of three years by mutual agreement. Welford-On-Avon Primary School is a Nursery to Year 6 primary school located close to Stratford-Upon-Avon.. Currently 7% of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). The school has approximately 270 pupils on roll and 35 staff employed on site. Welford on Avon Primary School is a high-achieving, larger-than-average rural primary and nursery school located in the beautiful village of Welford on Avon, Warwickshire. The school serves the local community and also welcomes pupils from surrounding villages. Our rich educational environment promotes positive attitudes and an ethos where every child is valued and given every opportunity to succeed. Emotional wellbeing is central to all we do. We aspire to build confidence across our school community through a culture of kindness, mutual respect, and consideration. By providing enriching experiences, we believe our pupils will enjoy their childhood while laying strong foundations for future challenges. Our broad and balanced curriculum enables all pupils to develop a thirst for learning, acquire new skills, and discover their unique talents. We also have a Resource Provision on site to support children with communication and interaction needs. Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06116f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062297-2026
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Welford-on-Avon Primary School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV37 8ER
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Local Authority
Stratford-on-Avon
Electoral Ward
Welford-on-Avon
Westminster Constituency
Stratford-on-Avon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

abm Catering Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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