Tender

The Misbourne School Catering Tender

THE MISBOURNE SCHOOL (RM&C)

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Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 16:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

On 10th March 2026, The Misbourne School, situated in Great Missenden, issued a tender for school catering services, indicating the contract start date of 1st September 2026. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is managed by RM&C Consultants Ltd as the procuring entity, with the school acting as the buyer. The procurement falls under the category of school catering services within the public authority sub-central government. Companies interested in applying must submit their expressions of interest by 13:00 on 27th March 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 1.0, pertains to Region UKJ13 and will extend until 31st August 2029, with a possibility for renewal after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering service providers, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in school catering, to secure a long-term contract with a notable educational institution. The procurement follows a selective method with a competitive flexible procedure, where initial selection questions (SQs) will determine which companies advance to the interview stage. Up to five firms meeting designated criteria are invited for further assessment. Businesses adept in delivering quality school catering services can leverage their expertise to compete effectively, fostering growth through establishing a reliable service footprint within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Misbourne School Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Misbourne School, located in Great Missenden, is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026. Student roll is 1,119.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021471-2026
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
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks 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
THE MISBOURNE 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
GREAT MISSENDEN
Postcode
HP16 0BN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
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
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

Notice Documents

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