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Prae Wood Primary School Catering Tender

PRAE WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Prae Wood Primary School in St Albans is engaging in a procurement process for its catering services, with the tendering phase currently active. This catering tender, classified under school catering services, aims to commence on 1st January 2027. Managed by RM&C Consultants Ltd, the procurement adopts a competitive flexible procedure, inviting up to five companies that achieve the pass mark in the selection questionnaire for further interviews. Potential suppliers need to submit their expressions of interest by 24th April 2026, with the award potentially concluding by 21st September 2026. Located in the UKH23 region, this procurement falls under services and adheres to the public authority sub-central government classification.

Offering opportunities for business growth, this catering tender can be especially appealing to SMEs with expertise in school catering services that can meet stringent quality criteria. Companies able to provide quality and innovative catering solutions that enhance student satisfaction may find this tender a lucrative opportunity. With the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance after three years, it provides a long-term business opportunity. Businesses proficient in catering services, particularly those familiar with flexible procurement processes and who can effectively navigate electronic submissions, will be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prae Wood Primary School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Prae Wood Primary School in St Albans is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st January 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023206-2026
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
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
PRAE WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
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
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL3 4HZ
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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