Tender

Kings Heath Primary School ~ Catering Tender

KINGS HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 13:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kings Heath Primary School, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is inviting bids for its Catering Services tender. This procurement is in the 'tender' stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 21st August 2026. The school aims to nurture ambition, achievement, respect, and happiness within its diverse community. The contract, valued at £115,000, seeks services in the school catering industry, classified under CPV code 55524000. The procurement adopts an open competition method, allowing for electronic submissions, and targeting a January 2027 commencement for the contract term, which runs until December 2029, with potential renewal up to December 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for catering businesses looking to expand their services within the educational sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, inclusive culinary experiences. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to showcase their capability to cater to a diverse student population. The competitive selection criteria prioritise quality (70%) and price (30%), offering an advantageous avenue for firms with innovative menu offerings and efficient pricing strategies. Engaging in this tender could significantly boost visibility and credibility for businesses within the school catering market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kings Heath Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for Kings Heath Primary School. Kings Heath Primary School is a happy school because the children feel safe and secure. They are cared for by a committed, caring and skilled staff who pride themselves on creating an environment where pupils can express themselves. Mark Court and as the Headteacher, I am very proud to welcome you to Kings Heath Primary School. Our mission statement: 'Nurturing Ambition, Achievement, Respect and Happiness' is at the heart of our school and community. Situated in the south of Birmingham, Kings Heath is a large Primary school. We are deeply committed to challenging inequality in any form through an inclusive ethos that runs through the school. Our primary aim is to ensure the very best teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils through an academically challenging and creative curriculum. We celebrate each child as an individual, enabling them to nurture their talents as well as support them to be culturally knowledgeable about our community, country and world. We are proud of the rich diversity of our community and aim to provide a stimulating, relevant curriculum that develops each child whilst ensuring equality for all. We challenge all forms of discrimination and unconscious bias by providing a curriculum that is relevant to the backgrounds of all our pupils. We place a high importance and promote the love of reading so that pupils become articulate communicators and readers for life. We are pleased that Ofsted recognises our ethos as such a major strength and have identified that at the heart of our school there are 'very warm relationships in all classes' which 'encourage and develop pupils' confidence and enjoyment of learning' Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./TP3A448793 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/TP3A448793

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06866a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035673-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20264 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
KINGS HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B14 7AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Brandwood & King's Heath
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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