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School Catering Services for Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy

DYSON PERRINS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY

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13 Jul 2026 at 16:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy, located in Malvern, is seeking a supplier for school catering services with a contract starting in April 2027. This tender, valued at £800,000, is under the ‘Competitive Flexible’ procurement procedure with a two-stage process beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The procurement is categorised under school catering services, with the procurement process being organised by Panache Creative Limited. The PSQ submission deadline is set for 10th August 2026, and the enquiry period ends on the 5th August 2026, while the award is expected to conclude by the 30th November 2026. This contract may be extended for an additional two years on a 1+1-year basis.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school or institutional catering to acquire a long-term, lucrative contract. It is especially suited for companies that can offer high-quality, nutritious meals in a cost-effective manner. The contract offers visibility and growth prospects due to its sizeable contract value and the potential for renewal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are encouraged as the suitability section includes SME engagement, providing these businesses with a chance to expand their operations into a public sector setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Catering Services for Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy

Notice Description

Dyson Perrins CofE Academy is a co-educational secondary school in Malvern, Worcestershire. The School caters for approx. 600 students, aged between 11 and 16, from across Malvern, surrounding villages and neighbouring towns. The School is looking to source a catering services provider from April 2027 for a new 3-year contract (plus possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis). The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all students and staff, with hospitality as required. The services are currently outsourced and therefore TUPE will apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible 2 year extension, on a +1year, +1year basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065794-2026
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
DYSON PERRINS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MALVERN
Postcode
WR14 1WD
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Local Authority
Malvern Hills
Electoral Ward
Upper Howsell
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Further Information

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