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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ~ Catering tender

BLESSED HUGH FARINGDON CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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06 Aug 2026 at 13:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, located in Reading, Berkshire, is actively seeking proposals for a catering service contract through a competitive flexible procurement procedure. This process, classified under school catering services, involves a contract valued at approximately £967,540 and will span three years with a potential two-year extension, commencing on 1st April 2027. The school emphasises value for money as a key objective, although there is no obligation to accept the lowest bid. Key dates include the closing of the enquiry period on 18th September 2026, with tender submissions due by 18th December 2026. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, offering businesses an open opportunity to participate.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the school catering services sector, particularly those that can demonstrate a commitment to enhancing catering services while aligning with the school's values and ethos. With an inclusive approach for SMEs, businesses that focus on quality as well as competitive pricing may find success, as the award criteria weigh 70% on quality and 30% on price. The school aims to provide facilities that meet 21st-century challenges, suggesting a focus on innovative, adaptable service providers willing to support educational environments effectively. Engaging in this tender could forge a valuable partnership with a public authority known for prioritising both educational and service excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ~ Catering tender

Notice Description

Blessed Hugh Faringdon is a Catholic state secondary school in Reading in Berkshire, England. The school has approximately 1050 pupils on roll and around 125 teaching and non-teaching staff. The contract being tendered is for three plus two years in duration from April 2027 Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Blessed Hugh Faringdon expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of the catering services. The school expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of the school. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 -year basis. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract is: - 2025/ 2026 Student Break Cash salesPS61,115 Student Lunch Cash Sales PS94,255 Free School Meals PS29,386 Free Staff mealsPS4,640 Staff Cash SalesPS4,212 TotalPS193,608 Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 year basis. 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-Reading:-School-catering-services./3MV6C49QN4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3MV6C49QN4

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074828-2026
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
£967,540 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£967,540 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 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
BLESSED HUGH FARINGDON CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG30 3EP
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Southcote
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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