Tender

Woodlane High School Catering Tender

WOODLANE HIGH SCHOOL (RM&C)

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 15:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Woodlane High School, a public authority located in London, is inviting tenders for its catering services, with a contract set to commence on 1 January 2027. The procurement process, facilitated by RM&C Consultants Ltd, is currently in the tender stage, utilising a competitive flexible procedure. The industry category falls under school catering services, and the procurement method is selective. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 24 July 2026, and the anticipated award date is 24 November 2026. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs and offers a contract period that may extend up to 31 December 2031, subject to satisfactory performance.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for catering businesses, especially those with experience in educational environments. Companies capable of delivering top-quality catering services to satisfy the needs of a special school with an outstanding Ofsted rating will find this contract appealing. Given the procurement method allows for electronic submissions and encourages a selective competitive approach, businesses able to demonstrate excellence in service provision and innovation in the school catering sector would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance a company's client base and provide a foothold in the specialised education sector within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woodlane High School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Woodlane High School is located in the LB of Hammersmith and Fulham and is a successful purpose-built community special school for pupils aged 11-16 years and have an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding'. The school is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st January 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055399-2026
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
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20262 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
WOODLANE HIGH SCHOOL (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 0TN
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

Further Information

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