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Sir Thomas Rich's School - Catering and Cleaning Services

Sir Thomas Rich's School

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03 Mar 2026 at 10:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sir Thomas Rich's School, located in Gloucester, UK, has initiated a tender process for the procurement of catering and cleaning services under the selective procurement method. Managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited, the tender invites suppliers to provide innovative and high-quality solutions for the school environment, with contracts commencing on 26 October 2026 and potentially lasting up to five years through extensions. Interested parties have until 9 April 2026 to express interest, with subsequent evaluation stages detailed within the project documentation. The procurement process embraces light-touch regime policies, focusing on enhancing service provision through creative ideas submitted by candidates.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in school catering and cleaning services, offering substantial growth potential through long-term engagement with an esteemed educational institution. SMEs are encouraged to apply, with specific suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The school's emphasis on innovation and improvement assures contractors of a collaborative relationship aiming at continuous development. Businesses capable of enhancing meal service and modernising cleaning practices will find this tender a promising prospect for penetrating and outperforming in the scholastic services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sir Thomas Rich's School - Catering and Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Lo 1 - Catering Services Sir Thomas Rich's School (and Sixth Form) is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 26 October 2026 The services at the school are an outsourced provision. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of breakfast and morning breaks and full lunch service for each school day. The catering facilities at the school include two kitchens, one for the main school and one in the Sixth Form. There is also currently a snack pod for the main school. There is an After School Service 'Late Clubs' provision. Across the school there are currently 1238 pupils on roll for the academic year 2025/26. Of this figure, 66 pupils are entitled to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. There are presently no members of the catering staff who have membership of the LGPS. The school is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and ongoing. The school is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menu ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly. Lot 2 - Cleaning Services Sir Thomas Rich's School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 26 October 2026 The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. There are presently no members of the cleaning staff who have membership of the LGPS.

Lot Information

Catering Services

Sir Thomas Rich's School (and Sixth Form) is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 26 October 2026 The services at the school are an outsourced provision. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of breakfast and morning breaks and full lunch service for each school day. The catering facilities at the school include two kitchens, one for the main school and one in the Sixth Form. There is also currently a snack pod for the main school. There is an After School Service 'Late Clubs' provision. Across the school there are currently 1238 pupils on roll for the academic year 2025/26. Of this figure, 66 pupils are entitled to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. There are presently no members of the catering staff who have membership of the LGPS. The school is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and ongoing. The school is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menu ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Cleaning Services

Lot 2 - Cleaning Services Sir Thomas Rich's School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 26 October 2026 The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. There are presently no members of the cleaning staff who have membership of the LGPS.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06609e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018821-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,720,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,720,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-09-15

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL2 0LF
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Elmbridge
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

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