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29 Jan 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Chandler CofE Junior School, located in Witley, Surrey, has initiated a selective procurement process for the Surrey Primary Cluster 4 Catering Tender. The tender is active and currently in the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 13th March 2026. This opportunity covers catering services for a cluster of seven primary schools in Surrey, United Kingdom, with the contract start date tentatively on 1st September 2026. Prospective bidders are to submit their expressions of interest as guided in the Part 1 Document, either via email or through the mytenders portal. RM&C Consultants Ltd is serving as the procuring entity, offering management consultancy in education tender processes.

Businesses specialising in school catering services have the opportunity to engage in this competitive tender process, potentially securing contracts with individual schools across the Surrey area. The tender invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to apply, with the possibility of contract renewal after three years based on satisfactory performance. This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for catering businesses looking to expand their client base within educational institutions and establish long-term contracts by showcasing their expertise in quality and compliance with the tender requirements. Successful bidders will be shortlisted to present their offerings, with schools selecting their preferred service providers for individual lots.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Surrey Primary Cluster 4 Catering Tender

Notice Description

This cluster of 7 Surrey primary schools are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026 (TBC). There will also be 6 schools with a Delivered Meal Service from one of these schools. You will be bidding for the Schools as individual Lots and the Schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

The Chandler CofE Junior School

This junior school is located in Witley, Surrey.

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

Busbridge Junior School

This junior school is located in Godalming, Surrey.

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

Fetcham Village Infant School

This infant school is located at Fetcham, Surrey.

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

Godalming Junior School

This junior school is located in Godalming, Surrey

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

Leatherhead Trinity School & Nursery

This primary school is located in Leatherhead, Surrey.

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

Oakfield Junior School

This junior school is located in Fetcham, Surrey.

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

The Greville Primary School

This primary school is located in Ashtead, Surrey.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06118b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007841-2026
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
£7 Under £100K
Lots Value
£7 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Chandler CofE Junior School (RM&C)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WITLEY
Postcode
GU8 5PB
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Waverley
Electoral Ward
Milford & Witley
Westminster Constituency
Godalming and Ash

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