This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 08:21

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Alcester Grammar School, located in Warwickshire, has recently progressed to the award stage of its procurement process for catering services. The school, a secondary co-educational institution with approximately 1,300 pupils, aims to enhance its dining experience for both staff and students through a significant partnership in school catering facilities. The three-year contract, valued at £1,645,435, will begin on 1st November 2026, with potential extensions for two additional years if Key Performance Indicators are met. The procurement method employed was an open, competitive flexible procedure under the light-touch regime, culminating in the award to CULINERA LIMITED, a large supplier from Little Chalfont, United Kingdom.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of innovating and improving school catering services. The procurement process emphasises quality, including food variety, corporate and social responsibility, and customer experience. Businesses that can propose investment to modernise facilities and offer a diverse range of healthy meals are well-positioned to thrive in such contracts. Although this contract has been awarded, similar opportunities are routinely sought by educational institutions, making it crucial for companies in the dining and catering sector to stay informed and prepare innovative proposals for future tenders.

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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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061020-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,645,435 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULINERA

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