Tender

Surrey Primary Cluster 5 Catering Tender

ST ANN'S HEATH JUNIOR SCHOOL (RM&C)

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves St Ann's Heath Junior School, acting as the buyer, alongside RM&C Consultants Ltd as the procuring entity. This tender is part of the Surrey Primary Cluster 5 Catering Tender, specifically targeting school catering services for six schools in Surrey, UKJ25 region. The tender, currently at the "active" stage, follows a selective procurement method characterised by a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 19th March 2026, with the award period scheduled to conclude by 29th June 2026. The contract is intended to start on 1st September 2026, subject to confirmation. Investment in this process is supported by legislative framework 2023/54, and it encompasses multiple lots each valued at GBP 1, with potential for contract renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services to expand their client base within the educational sector. The procurement process is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering tailored catering solutions across multiple primary education establishments in Surrey. By engaging in this competitive bidding process, businesses can increase their visibility and establish strong, contractual partnerships with local schools. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the submission criteria and quality standards outlined in the SQ Part 2 document are in a strong position to compete for this tender, paving the way for potential long-term collaborations within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Surrey Primary Cluster 5 Catering Tender

Notice Description

This cluster of 6 Surrey schools are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026 (TBC). There is a further school who will have a Delivered Meal Service from St Ann's. You will be bidding for each school individually and the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

St Ann's Heath Junior School

This junior school is located in Virginia Water, Surrey.

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

Lyne and Longcross CofE (A) Primary School

This primary school is located in Chertsey, Surrey.

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

Manorcroft Primary School

This primary school is located in Egham, Surrey.

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

The Hythe School

This primary school is located in Staines, Surrey.

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

Thorpe Lea Primary School & Nursery

This primary school with nursery is located in Egham, Surrey.

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

St Jude's Infant & Junior Schools

The St Jude's CofE School Federation consists of the Infant and Junior Schools which are located at different sites in Egham, Surrey.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061385
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008663-2026
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
£6 Under £100K
Lots Value
£6 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST ANN'S HEATH JUNIOR SCHOOL (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

ST ANN’S HEATH JUNIOR SCHOOL (RM&C)

Contact Name
Tim Allen
Contact Email
helengolder@stannsheath.org, tim.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7990327563

Buyer Location

Locality
VIRGINIA WATER
Postcode
GU25 4DS
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)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Basildon
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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