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Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Waverley Education Foundation

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16 Jul 2026 at 09:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School are procuring school catering services in Birmingham. The requirement covers all catering operations for both schools, including hospitality and free-issue provision. Waverley School is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 19, with around 1,800 pupils, a further 230 pupils at Waverley Studio College and around 40 nursery pupils expected from September 2026. Al-Furqan Primary School has approximately 630 pupils and typically trades for 185 days each year, taking account of Eid holidays and celebrations. The service is intended to improve choice, quality and uptake, while providing consistent food-service standards across the Foundation and Al-Furqan. The procurement is classified as school catering services (CPV 55524000).

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure using a competitive flexible procedure. Enquiries were due by 28 August 2026 at 12:00 BST and tender submissions by 11 December 2026 at 12:00 GMT. The planned award decision date is 1 February 2027. The contract is due to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with an option to extend to 31 March 2033. Its gross estimated value is £3,540,000, including the extension period. There is one lot, and separate contractors may be appointed for the Foundation and Al-Furqan. Evaluation is weighted 70% quality and 30% price. Electronic submissions in English are allowed.

This opportunity suits catering contractors with experience delivering high-quality school food services at scale, including hospitality and free-issue catering. Suppliers should be able to operate across two Birmingham schools serving roughly 2,400 pupils in total, with the flexibility to accommodate nursery provision, differing school calendars and the trading requirements of an all-through school. The schools are seeking a skilled, experienced and adaptable contractor able to provide advice, innovation and expertise, improve food choice and quality, and support value for money. The service also requires consistent operational standards, guaranteed performance, initiative in developing the food offer, and regular engagement with customers and parents through digital platforms and social media. The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Title

Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School. Waverley School is larger than the average-sized school. It is an all through school for pupils aged 4-19 currently there are circa 1,800 pupils on role and within Waverley Studio College a further 230 pupils. From September 2026 there will be an intake of Nursery pupils numbering about 40. Waverley School moved into a brand-new purpose-built facility in 2013 and has continued to thrive. It is the Executive Principal's and the Trustee's aim to continue to build on this and wish to employ a suitably skilled, flexible and experienced catering contractor who will recognise the changes that have taken place over the past few years, providing advice, innovation and expertise. This will be a major benefit to the school and will contribute significantly towards the Client's ongoing objectives. Al-Furqan Primary School currently has approximately 630 pupils on roll. Typically, Al-Furqan Primary School will be open for 185 trading days per annum when Eid holidays and celebrations are considered. Please note the cost of catering is based on t185 days as detailed below. The schools firmly believe that with improved choice and quality there is a real opportunity to increase this level of uptake. Parents are committed to taking up the service as long as the quality improves, and it is seen as a Value for Money offer. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract being offered will commence on 1st April 2027 for 3 years, with the potential to extend for up to a further 3 years and will be on a guaranteed performance basis. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of all catering services within the Foundation and at Al-Furqan Primary School (Please note separate contractors might be chosen). The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a new food service offer with consistent high standards of food operations across both Schools. Regular customer and parental engagement (using digital platforms and social media) will be required to ensure this is the case moving into the contract term. 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-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./RF97HWV5JA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/RF97HWV5JA

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067039-2026
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
£3,540,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,540,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 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
Waverley Education Foundation
Additional Buyers

Al-Furqan Primary School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B9 5QA
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Heartlands
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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