Tender

The Heys School Catering Tender

THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST (RM&C)

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rowan Learning Trust is inviting tenders for the catering services contract at The Heys School in Wigan, under the procurement category of school catering services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 21st April 2026. The procurement method is selective, with a competitive flexible procedure anticipated to commence on 1st September 2026, subject to LGPS approval. The contract is potentially renewable after three years based on satisfactory performance and will run until 31st August 2029, with exceptional extensions possible until 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, especially those that can meet the quality criteria outlined in the selection questionnaire (SQ). It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises due to the suitability clause included in the tender. Companies capable of delivering innovative and high-quality catering solutions could significantly benefit from engaging with The Rowan Learning Trust's procurement process and tapping into this expanding service sector in education. With a clear path to renewals contingent on performance, this tender can help establish long-term business growth prospects for participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Heys School Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Heys School is part of The Rowan Learning Trust in Wigan and is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026 assuming LGPS approval.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067536
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027957-2026
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
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 20263 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 ROWAN LEARNING TRUST (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
WIGAN
Postcode
WN3 6PR
Post Town
Wigan
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

Notice Documents

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