Tender

Roundwood Primary School Catering Tender

ROUNDWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 13:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Roundwood Primary School in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, is inviting tenders for its catering services contract. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st September 2026 and potentially run until 31st August 2029, with a possible renewal. The procurement is classified under school catering services within the services category and is being managed through a selective, competitive flexible procedure by RM&C Consultants Ltd. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 21st April 2026, with the award period set to conclude by 29th June 2026. The process involves a scoring qualification (SQ) stage, followed by interviews with up to five candidates meeting the pass criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate quality and performance in competitive environments. With a focus on catering, companies that provide innovative food solutions or have a track record in educational settings are encouraged to participate. The potential for contract renewal upon satisfactory performance offers additional benefits for long-term partnerships. By engaging with this tender, businesses can expand their market presence in the educational sector within the UK.

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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/019933-2026
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
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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)
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
HARPENDEN
Postcode
AL5 3AD
Post Town
St Albans
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

Notice Documents

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