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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy - Catering Services

LORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY

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20 May 2026 at 08:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed in this document involves Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy as the buying organisation, seeking to appoint a contract caterer for the provision of school meals. This tender, titled "Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy - Catering Services," falls under the industry category of school catering services and occurs in Birtley, United Kingdom, specifically within the UKC14 region. The procurement is at the Tender stage, initiated through a competitive flexible procedure. Key deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 5th June 2026, with the contract award period ending on 31st October 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2029, with potential extensions of 12 months twice, subject to agreement by all parties.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed suitable for participation. Businesses specialising in catering services with the capability to meet stringent quality and price criteria—weighted at 70% and 30% respectively—are well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes the initial selection and shortlisting stages followed by an Invitation to Tender and shortlisting for presentation, ensuring a thorough evaluation based on submitted written statements, presentations, and supplier references. Overall, this opportunity is ideal for catering companies eager to expand their service scopes and clientele, specifically within the public sector's educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy - Catering Services

Notice Description

The school is seeking to appoint a contract caterer to deliver school meals

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions are available if agreed in writing by all parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046021-2026
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
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 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
LORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRTLEY
Postcode
DH3 2LP
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Birtley
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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