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Roundwood Primary School Catering Tender

Roundwood Primary School (RM&C)

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:59

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05 Mar 2026 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Roundwood Primary School located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, is tendering its catering contract with the assistance of RM&C Consultants Ltd, a management consultancy firm specialising in school tender management. This tender falls under the services category, specifically school catering services, with the procurement conducted via a competitive flexible procedure. With an active status, the process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest and inquiries on 21st April 2026, and the award decision set for 29th June 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026, offering potential renewal after three years conditional on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in school catering services to grow by partnering with Roundwood Primary School. The tender allows for selective procurement where up to five companies meeting a specific pass mark are invited for interview, thus providing a competitive environment conducive to showcasing quality and innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust quality assessment practices could particularly benefit from this opportunity, as they are encouraged to enter the process. The tender is suitable for those aiming to expand their service provisions within Hertfordshire and surrounding regions, thereby enhancing their portfolio and contributing to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Roundwood Primary School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Roundwood Primary School located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066311
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033632-2026
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
14 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Roundwood Primary School (RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARPENDEN
Postcode
AL5 3AD
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Harpenden North & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Further Information

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