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27 Jul 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Coopers' Company and Coborn School in Upminster is seeking tenders for a school catering contract. This active procurement process, initiated as a selective tender, is designed to provide a catering service amidst a significant redevelopment project at the school. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 28 August 2026. The contract will last until February 2030, with potential renewals extending it to February 2032. The estimated contract value is £4,200,000, and the main procurement category is services specifically related to school catering. The procurement method features a competitive flexible procedure, requiring electronic submissions via the Bidiful Portal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialize in school catering services. It is particularly suited for companies that are adaptable, given the transitional nature of the school's accommodation during the redevelopment. The process includes stages such as selection, presentations, and reference checks, allowing companies to demonstrate quality and innovation in catering. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, as suitability for SMEs is specified. Businesses with strengths in quality service delivery and competitive pricing are likely to excel, considering the award criteria of 70% quality and 30% price.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

School Catering Contract at The Coopers Company and Coborn School

Notice Description

The provision of a school catering service for a large secondary school and 6th form During the life of this contract, the school is undertaking a major rebuild. This will result in the catering facilities moving between permanent and temporary accommodation, to fit in with the redevelopment programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods are available subject to all parties agreeing in writing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d437
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070753-2026
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
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2027 - 11 Feb 2030 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
THE COOPERS' COMPANY AND COBORN SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

ACE ADVICE LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
UPMINSTER
Postcode
RM14 3HS
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton West
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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