Tender

PP-10177 Parkfield Primary School Catering

PARKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 13:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Parkfield Primary School in Taunton, Somerset, is seeking bids for its catering services through an Invitation to Tender (ITT) managed by Place Group Limited. This tender, titled "PP-10177 Parkfield Primary School Catering," falls under the services category with a focus on school meals and catering services within the UKK23 region. Following the open procedure method, in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, this opportunity is part of the Light Touch regime. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the In-Tend portal by 27th February 2026, and the decision will be announced by 7th April 2026. The three-year contract, starting on 1st September 2026, can potentially extend to five years, subject to the client's discretion.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the catering and food service sectors, particularly those experienced in providing nutritious meals tailored to the needs of primary school children. With a gross contract value of £714,000, it's an appealing proposition for firms specialising in school catering services who can meet the quality and price criteria outlined—60% quality and 40% price. Companies adept in managing large-scale service contracts and interested in contributing to promoting healthy eating habits in educational settings will find this tender particularly advantageous for expansion and reputation enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PP-10177 Parkfield Primary School Catering

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by Place Group Limited as Agent of Parkfield Primary School ("the Client"). You are invited by the Client to tender for the provision of catering services in accordance with this ITT. This procurement process is being undertaken in line with public procurement legislation and guidance, utilising the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This procurement qualifies as a Light Touch service in line with the Common Procurement Vocabulary codes listed at Schedule 1 of The Procurement Regulations 2024. Parkfield Primary School is a mixed-gender community primary school located on Parkfield Road in Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT. As part of their commitment, the school places strong importance on the delivery of a nutritious, appealing and well-managed catering service that encourages healthy eating habits, supports concentration and energy levels, and reflects the diverse needs of its pupils. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client. Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1 Specification and Attachment 2 Client Data within the tender documentation. The tender is being managed on the In-Tend portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup under project reference PP-10177 and all correspondence and communication will be via the In-Tend portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will initially be for three years commencing on 01 September 2026. There will be an option of two further one-year extensions at the Client's discretion, taking the maximum potential contract length to 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061208
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008044-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£595,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£595,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 days 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
PARKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

PLACE GROUP LIMITED

Contact Name
Valentina Cristea
Contact Email
office@parkfieldschool.co.uk, valentina.cristea@place-group.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON, SOMERSET
Postcode
TA1 4RT
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penzance Promenade
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Further Information

Notice Documents

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