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RGS High Wycombe Catering Contract

ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL HIGH WYCOMBE

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12 May 2026 at 08:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe is currently in the tender stage for its catering contract, titled "RGS High Wycombe Catering Contract." As a Single Academy Trust, the school is looking for a caterer to offer a diverse range of healthy meal choices for both day and boarding students. The procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is set in the High Wycombe region, UKJ13. Notably, the tender employs a competitive flexible procedure, involving a two-stage assessment process. Interested suppliers should note key dates, such as the expression of interest deadline on 27th May 2026, and the award period concluding on 30th October 2026. The contract spans an initial term of 3 years, with potential extensions, forming up to a 5-year agreement totaling an estimated £3,480,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses aiming to expand within the school catering industry. Firms offering innovative and high-quality catering solutions, especially those with experience in serving educational institutions, will find a lucrative prospect in this contract. It prioritises quality and customer engagement and evaluates 70% quality and 30% price in its award criteria. As an SME-friendly tender, smaller enterprises focusing on tailored, value-for-money catering services stand a good chance. Additionally, the requirement for regular engagement and management information updates suggests that organisations capable of delivering comprehensive service solutions will excel in this bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RGS High Wycombe Catering Contract

Notice Description

The school is a Single Academy Trust looking to appoint a caterer who supports the local team, and one who adds value to school life, participating in school and community events. The school is a State Boarding School, which brings a different dimension to the catering provision to a normal state secondary school. The contract being offered in this project is an initial term of 36 months, with two potential extensions of 12 months each being available giving a potential 60-month (5 Years) agreement. The senior leadership team of the Trust is keen to explore the available catering offers in the market today and is looking for the caterer to take commercial risk with a fixed price contract for the main dining room catering service, and the service provided to the boarding students. The Trust is seeking to develop a catering contract, which offers all students in each of the year group a wide range of healthy meal choices, excellent customer care and engagement, increased meal uptakes while maintaining value for money. The school will require regular engagement from their caterer and the provision of timely and relevant management information. At The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe, the catering service is regarded as a fundamental component of the school's educational, pastoral, and boarding provision. It is expected to contribute meaningfully to student health and wellbeing, support academic outcomes, and enhance the overall student experience, rather than operate solely as a transactional food service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions are available subject to all parties agreeing in writing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06964c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043276-2026
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
£3,480,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,480,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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
ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL HIGH WYCOMBE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP13 6QT
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Terriers & Amersham Hill
Westminster Constituency
Wycombe

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