Tender

Sheen Mount Primary School ~ Catering Tender

SHEEN MOUNT PRIMARY SCHOOL

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheen Mount Primary School, located in London, UK, is inviting tenders for its catering services. This opportunity falls under the category of School Catering Services according to CPV classification and is part of a competitive flexible procurement procedure. The contract, valued at approximately £1,470,100 GBP, will start in September 2026 with a three-plus-two-year duration, offering substantial business potential within a public authority's sub-central government framework. Interested parties should mark key dates, such as the enquiry period ending on 16 April 2026 and the tender period closing on 12 June 2026, with the award expected by 13 July 2026. The procurement aims to enhance the quality of meals served to the approximately 603 pupils and 71 staff, emphasising creative and healthy food concepts.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for catering companies, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and sustainable food solutions tailored to diverse dietary needs. Businesses experienced in school catering services with an ability to provide a guaranteed cost per annum for their offerings stand an excellent chance of success. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as they might find this tender suitable for scaling operations or entering the public sector market. The successful contractor will not only review and enhance existing service options but also contribute positively to the school's nurturing educational environment through their culinary expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sheen Mount Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Sheen Mount Primary School is a thriving three-form entry school in Richmond Borough. The school is situated in leafy, spacious grounds. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children thrive and grow into confident, curious and empowered citizens. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 603 students on roll and 71 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly ensuring a healthy and sustainable offering. The contract being tendered is for three + 2 years in duration from September 2026 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed cost per annum for the provision of catering services. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that school will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes lunch for children and staff members and staff catering on inset days. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-School-catering-services./ZVC3E59ZGZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZVC3E59ZGZ

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06713b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026191-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
£1,470,100 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,470,100 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20263 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
SHEEN MOUNT PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW14 7RT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
East Sheen
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

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