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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for St John's Walham Green Primary School involves the provision of school catering services. Conducted by Educo, a public undertaking based in Leicester, the procurement is located in the London Borough of Hammersmith. This open procedure, part of the main services category, allows tenderers to make submissions electronically. The tender process is currently active with a submission deadline on 19 August 2026. The procurement includes a comprehensive evaluation method where the top three submissions will be shortlisted for direct presentation to the client. The total contract value is approximately £542,610 net, with the contract commencing on 1 January 2027 and concluding on 31 December 2029.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in school catering services, particularly those adept at managing catering operations in educational settings. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong financial standings and operational capabilities are especially well-suited to compete, as these criteria will heavily weigh in the evaluation process. The process also favours businesses capable of providing comprehensive cost and revenue proposals, making it an enticing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector. With a focus on high-quality and cost-effective service delivery, this contract offers a promising pathway for business growth and long-term engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

St John's Walham Green Primary School - Catering

Notice Description

single stage procurement process on behalf of St John's Walham Green Primary School in the London Borough of Hammersmith with tenderers invited to a site visit and submit financial and operational proposals which will be evaluated and scored with the highest 3 scoring contractors invited to present their proposal to the client directly who then decide on their preferred bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062165-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£542,610 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£542,610 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCO
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7LT
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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