Tender

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Uxbridge Catering

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL UXBRIDGE

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 19:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by St Mary's Catholic Primary School Uxbridge seeks to appoint a partner for catering services, starting from 1st September 2026, with the first service day on 3rd September 2026. The procurement, characterised under the 'School catering services' industry category, is centred around London's Uxbridge and falls under an active tender stage. The estimated annual contract value stands at £77,131, with a total value of approximately £231,393 over three years, subject to extension for an additional two years, contingent on performance and service excellence. Interested parties should submit their electronic tender responses by the 28th of May 2026, with the award period closing on the 26th of June 2026, under the Procurement Act 2023's established principles.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality, reliable catering services. Companies with expertise in delivering nutritionally balanced meals, coupled with robust operational management and support, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The school's emphasis on creating a positive lunchtime experience also invites innovative proposals that focus on enhancing pupil wellbeing and supporting the wider school objectives. This competitive, flexible procurement process invites all potential bidders to demonstrate value for money, ensuring their offerings align with the school's vision of inclusivity and excellence, paving the way for substantial business growth through collaboration and service delivery in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Uxbridge Catering

Notice Description

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is tendering its catering services, aiming to commence the contract on 1st September 2026 with the first day of service on 3rd September 2026. The School requires a 'delivered-in hot' service as there is no production kitchen on site. The School is seeking to appoint a catering partner capable of delivering a high-quality, reliable and engaging meal service that supports the wellbeing of all pupils. The initial contract duration will be three years, commencing on 1st September 2026, with the option to extend for a further two years (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance, mutual agreement on budgets and continued service excellence. The estimated annual contract value is approximately PS77,131, equating to an estimated total contract value of approximately PS231,393 over three years. The primary objective of this contract is to enhance the catering provision, maximising meal uptake and Free School Meal (FSM) participation through strong operational management, consistently high-quality food and a proactive, supportive partnership approach. The School and Cohesion Consulting Ltd (CCL) expect the successful Contractor to reasonably guarantee their financial proposal, demonstrating value for money while maintaining excellent standards of service delivery. The School's vision, as outlined by the Headteacher, is centred on providing an ambitious, inclusive and supportive environment where every child can thrive. This ethos should be reflected within the catering provision, ensuring that lunchtime is a positive, engaging and inclusive experience for all pupils. As part of this tender exercise, bidders are expected to focus on: * Presenting a bespoke food offer that is nutritionally balanced, appealing to pupils and designed to maximise uptake * Demonstration how they will drive participation, improve the dining experience and support the School's wider objectives. Page 4 In essence, the School needs to be convinced the successful Contractor can deliver on their promises, achieve sales targets, implement service enhancements effectively and provide reliable day-to-day operational support. The School reserves the right not to award the contract, including the option to consider an insourced solution, should submissions fail to meet the required standard. This procurement is being conducted in line with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023. The School is adopting a single-stage competitive tendering process, whereby all interested bidders are invited to submit a full tender response. To express interest in the tender and access all contract documents (which are available free of charge), kindly register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home, if you haven't already, and declare your interest in the opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract duration will be three years, commencing on 1st September 2026, with the option to extend for a further two years (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance, mutual agreement on budgets and continued service excellence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035848-2026
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
Not specified
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
£231,393 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£231,393 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 20262 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
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL UXBRIDGE
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 2UA
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

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