Tender

Alcester Grammar School tender for catering services

ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Alcester Grammar School, located in Warwickshire, has initiated a tender process for the provision of catering services, under the procurement category of school catering services. The procedure is currently in the tender stage with a tender submission deadline set for 9th March 2026. The successful bidder will enter into a three-year contract starting from 1st November 2026, with potential extensions of up to two additional years based on performance indicators. The procurement is being conducted using an open method described as a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender offers an opportunity for growth to businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those capable of investing in facility upgrades and enriching the dining experience through quality and innovation. With a contract value of approximately £1,203,621, this opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs that demonstrate excellence in food quality, relationship management, and corporate social responsibility. The competitive process includes multiple stages, from supplier qualification through to the award, incentivising innovative proposals that align with Alcester Grammar School's commitment to enhancing student and staff dining experiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alcester Grammar School tender for catering services

Notice Description

Alcester Grammar School is a secondary, co-educational school situated at Alcester, Warwickshire. There are currently circa 1300 pupils on roll aged 11 to 18yrs. Alcester Grammar School is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities within the School and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st November 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010440-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,203,621 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,203,621 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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
ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Contact Name
Dawn Blount
Contact Email
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
01691 664234

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
B49 5ED
Post Town
Birmingham
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Stratford-on-Avon
Electoral Ward
Alcester West
Westminster Constituency
Stratford-on-Avon

Further Information

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