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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College ~ Catering Tender

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC COLLEGE

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08 Jul 2026 at 14:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is actively underway for a catering contract at St Francis of Assisi Catholic College, located in Walsall, United Kingdom. The tender, entitled "St Francis of Assisi Catholic College ~ Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services. The procurement is being conducted by the college itself, a public authority in the sub-central government category, through an open competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers need to submit their responses by the deadline of 12th December 2026. The initial contract period is slated to commence on 1st April 2027 and continue until 31st March 2030, with potential renewals that could extend up to 2033.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity, with a contract value of £564,000, making it particularly appealing to catering companies capable of managing service provision for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find the opportunity accessible, given its suitability considerations. Businesses with expertise in managing school catering services should consider putting forth a competitive proposal, highlighting innovative solutions that align with the college's ethos of excellence and community engagement. By securing this contract, firms could significantly elevate their profile within the public sector catering industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for St Francis of Assis Catholic College. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all College catering services, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College is a lively and dynamic institution, which leads all who live and work here to a new vision of their potential. The College has a strong Catholic ethos and is committed to providing an excellent education within the context of the Catholic faith and the teachings of the Church. Students are expected to aim for academic excellence, get involved in the life of the College and help to maintain the high standards of interpersonal relationships on which we all depend. Students are challenged to reach for what is beyond their immediate grasp and aspire to great things for the benefit of others. The College is a community which has the potential to produce future leaders in society who will help to redefine and improve the world in which we live. The current catering contract has been in place for several years and we seek a catering contractor who can share our vision continuing to meet the needs of our pupils over the coming years. We are a mixed College educating pupils in the 11-18 range. The College has 1170 students on roll, of which 200 are Post 16 and are housed in their own sixth form centre. The number of students are expected to be maintained over the course of this contract. Achievement levels are expected to continue to rise over the next few years, further enhancing the standing of an already successful College in the neighbourhood. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Walsall:-School-catering-services./GA96X96EJ8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/GA96X96EJ8

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+3 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c69b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064313-2026
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
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
£564,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£564,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS9 0RN
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Aldridge Central and South
Westminster Constituency
Aldridge-Brownhills

Further Information

Notice Documents

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