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The Heys School Catering Tender

The Rowan Learning Trust (RM&C)

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:12

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rowan Learning Trust (RM&C), a public authority under sub-central government, is inviting tenders for the catering services at The Heys School located in Wigan, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, initially updated on 14 April 2026, with an expression of interest deadline set for 21 April 2026 and an award decision scheduled by 2 July 2026. The tender, titled "The Heys School Catering Tender," involves a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure, where the first stage involves scoring supplier questionnaires (SQs) as per advertised templates. The contract, valued modestly at GBP 1, starts on 1 September 2026, pending LGPS approval, and is classified under the school catering services category, CPV code 55524000.

Businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with experience in providing school catering services, will find this tender a promising opportunity for growth. SME suitability has been highlighted, suggesting smaller firms are encouraged to apply. The competitive nature of the procurement ensures that businesses demonstrating quality service can expand their portfolio through active engagement in public sector contracts. This tender process provides businesses with the potential for a renewable three-year contract, contingent upon satisfactory performance, thus incentivising reliable service provision and strategic partnership with a public authority entity like The Rowan Learning Trust.

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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/033647-2026
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
14 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 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)
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
Postcode Area
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Worsley Mesnes
Westminster Constituency
Makerfield

Further Information

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