Tender

Surrey Primary Cluster 3 Catering Tender

GRAYSWOOD COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 13:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Surrey Primary Cluster 3 Catering Tender is currently in the tender stage and is being initiated by Grayswood CofE Primary School, listed as the buying organisation. This contract, facilitated by RM&C Consultants Ltd as the procuring entity, pertains to the school catering services industry and is classified under CPV code 55524000. It targets a cluster of eight primary schools within the United Kingdom, specifically located in the UKJ25 region. Notable deadlines include the expression of interest deadline on 6th March 2026 and the award period concluding on 1st June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and may span up to five years, with an initial three-year term subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure requiring interested parties to submit a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) to determine shortlisting for further stages.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, ensuring a competitive edge for companies capable of delivering quality and reliable catering services. The tender process is designed to invite up to five top-performing applicants to the interview stage, ultimately leading to the invitation to tender (ITT) stage. Firms that can demonstrate innovation, scalability, and a strong track record in catering can significantly benefit from the business growth potential offered by securing a contract across multiple schools. This opportunity is particularly suited for enterprises poised to expand their market reach in the educational catering sector within the Surrey region and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surrey Primary Cluster 3 Catering Tender

Notice Description

This cluster of Surrey primary schools are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026 (TBC). You will be bidding for all 8 schools as one Lot, the Schools will be able to select their one preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061310
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008494-2026
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks 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
GRAYSWOOD COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
Tim Allen
Contact Email
sbm@grayswood.surrey.sch.uk, tim.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7990327563

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYSWOOD
Postcode
GU27 2DR
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

Notice Documents

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