Tender

Woodfall Primary & Nursery School Catering Tender

WOODFALL PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL (RM&C)

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23 Feb 2026 at 19:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School, located in Little Neston, Cheshire, is seeking tender submissions for their catering services contract, projected to commence on 1st August 2026. The tender process is currently active, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 3rd April 2026, and an award expected by 22nd June 2026. This procurement is classified under school catering services, falling within the services category, and is using a selective competitive procedure. The procurement aims to invite up to five companies for interview, based on their successful completion of the Selection Questionnaire (SQ). Interested vendors should submit their expressions electronically, adhering to the guidelines provided in the Part 1 Document.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those experienced in educational settings, to expand their market presence in the Cheshire region. Suitable enterprises, including small and medium-sized businesses, can leverage this contract to showcase their ability to deliver quality service over a potential five-year term, with a possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance. Firms that can demonstrate quality and efficiency in their service, while meeting the specific requirements outlined in the scoring criteria, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement process, supported by RM&C Consultants Ltd, assures an organised and methodical selection to benefit both the school and participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woodfall Primary & Nursery School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School, located in Little Neston, Cheshire are putting their catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st August 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016281-2026
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
23 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
WOODFALL PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LITTLE NESTON
Postcode
CH64 4BT
Post Town
Chester
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
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

Notice Documents

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