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title: "The Piggott School ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "THE PIGGOTT SCHOOL"
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# The Piggott School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE PIGGOTT SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a84e5dd-2405-486b-bc33-910381326337

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## Summary

The Piggott School in Berkshire has initiated a tender for its catering services, focusing on providing new and innovative food concepts for its 1,697 secondary students, 188 primary students, and 270 staff members. This tender falls under the industry category of school catering services and is classified under CPV code 55524000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th April 2025. The contract is valued at £2,612,305 and is set to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2031. The procurement method being used is selective, specifically following a restricted procedure, and is open to SMEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those experienced in educational settings, to leverage their innovative and varied food offerings to a large and diverse customer base. Suitable candidates would be SMEs capable of providing high-quality, appealing meals that meet a variety of dietary needs. Winning this contract could not only solidify a business's reputation within the school catering sector but also provide steady revenue over the six-year contract period.

## Notice

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1697 students on roll in our secondary school and 188 in our primary school and 270 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36949e6-c73f-4b03-8d36-e4f210fc98c6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,612,305 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PIGGOTT SCHOOL |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG10 8DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36949e6-c73f-4b03-8d36-e4f210fc98c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36949e6-c73f-4b03-8d36-e4f210fc98c6
  18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Berkshire:-School-catering-services./2G55Z8Z7WK
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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