Tender

Thomas Jones Primary School Catering Tender

THOMAS JONES PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 09:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the catering services contract at Thomas Jones Primary School, located in London, is currently in the Tender stage. This public procurement opportunity is categorised under the services industry, specifically focusing on school catering services. The contracting authority, Thomas Jones Primary School, is a respected institution with outstanding Ofsted ratings and numerous accolades, including being named 'Primary School of the Year' by The Sunday Times. The buyer is associated with RM&C Consultants Ltd, a management consultancy providing tender management services to educational institutions. The procurement process follows a selective, competitive flexible procedure with significant deadlines, including the expression of interest deadline on 23rd June 2026 and an anticipated contract start date of 1st November 2026.

This tender offers excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those adept at providing high-quality, consistent services to educational establishments. SMEs that can demonstrate robust service delivery, scalability, and innovative culinary offerings could stand a good chance of success. The procurement method requires interested parties to complete a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and comply with submission guidelines, offering a streamlined entry point for capable suppliers. Businesses that meet the pre-qualification criteria may proceed to the interview stage, enhancing their visibility and potential for contract award. Renewal of the contract is possible after three years, subject to satisfactory performance, presenting an ongoing business relationship for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thomas Jones Primary School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Thomas Jones Primary School is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st November 2026. Thomas Jones is a one form entry school serving the local community and has enjoyed many successes over the years with a track record of excellence. In terms of academic outcomes, results are astonishing: end of Key Stage 2 SATs results is amongst the top 1% of schools nationally, with an astonishing 80% of pupils achieving at greater depth in mathematics. We appear in the latest edition of the Good School's Guide in glowing terms. Thomas Jones was inspected by Ofsted in October 2023. It was awarded 'Outstanding' in all categories. This is the third consecutive time this has happened (2006, 2009 and 2023). Re-accredited as a 'World Class School', one of only five primary settings in the country accorded this award, we have been presented with a Royal Borough Excellence Plaque and an Evening Standard London School of the Year trophy. Until recently, the Head was a National Leader of Education, and in 2016 was awarded an OBE for Services to Education. In December 2025 we were, for a tenth consecutive year, identified by The Sunday Times as one of the UK's 'Top Schools', on this occasion being awarded the accolade of 'Primary School of the Year'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a874
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050677-2026
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
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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
THOMAS JONES PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W11 1RQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

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