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Leighton Middle School

Leighton Middle School

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15 Jul 2026 at 08:18

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20 Jun 2026 at 23:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leighton Middle School, located in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom, is actively seeking a Catering Partner to provide a high-quality food service, with a focus on delivering fresh and appealing school meals that adhere to the latest high-street trends. This open procurement process is designed to select a partner who can offer a vibrant and modern dining experience within the educational setting. With the procurement currently in the tender update stage as of 15th July 2026, interested parties should note key dates including the tender period end on 14th August 2026. The contract term spans from January 2027 to December 2029, with potential extensions available.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in school catering services to expand their market. Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in operating commercially sustainable catering models and demonstrate strong branding and merchandising capabilities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the suitability criterion. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing for a competitive evaluation where the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) will be selected based on a balance of quality, innovation, and value, with a contract value estimated at £570,000 GBP for the main service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leighton Middle School

Notice Description

Leighton Middle School is seeking an experienced and innovative Catering Partner to deliver a high?quality food service that meets the needs of pupils and staff. The Catering Partner will operate a fully commercial, self?financing catering model who will a provide a vibrant, modern dining experience that pupils actively choose to engage with. The successful partner will offer fresh, appealing, and nutritious food, delivered through a retail?led service style that reflects current high?street trends while remaining fully compliant with the School Food Standards. The School expects strong operational performance, excellent customer service, robust allergen management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This opportunity requires a provider with proven expertise in delivering commercially sustainable school catering, strong branding and merchandising, and the ability to create a welcoming, efficient, and pupil?focused dining environment. The contract will be awarded to the bidder offering the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), balancing quality, innovation, and value.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b998
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066510-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2026Expired
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
Leighton Middle School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
Postcode
LU7 1EX
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Leighton-Linslade South
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Further Information

Notice Documents

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