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title: "Northwood_Group_Catering_Tender_2026_(3schools)"
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# Northwood_Group_Catering_Tender_2026_(3schools)

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9be34ea8-f456-4a06-afea-36efd494e206

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## Summary

The Northwood Group Catering Tender 2026 invites experienced catering providers to offer their services for three schools within the Northwood trust. The contracting authority, PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD, based in London, is initiating this tender process to secure nutritionally balanced hot meals for students and staff, adhering to the 2014 Education Food Regulations in England. The open procurement method is used for this tender, and the process is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their applications by 23rd February 2026, with the contract period beginning on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2029. The procurement is classified under the school catering services industry category, with a total contract value of £900,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for established catering businesses seeking expansion within the educational sector. Suitable bidders are those with a portfolio of 3 to 5 school references and the capability to deliver services across Frithwood Primary, Harlyn Primary, and Coteford Infants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an appealing prospect for business growth for companies with a track record in school catering services. Successful bidders will gain a valuable contract with a substantial financial value and a chance to strengthen their reputation and experience in delivering high-quality catering solutions in the educational domain.

## Notice

The Northwood group of schools require a caterer to provide every pupil, member of staff and guests at the Trust who so requires a nutritionally balanced hot meal at lunchtime that meets the food standards as laid out by 2014 No. 1603 The Education (The Requirement for Academy Food Regulations (England) 2014. There are 3 existing schools are that will require your catering service, Frithwood Primary (HA6 3NJ) - HUB Harlyn Primary ( HA5 2DR) - Delivered-in Coteford Infants (HA5 2HX) - Delivered-in Due to the value of the opportunity, we require experienced caterers who have 3 to 5 school references to include as part of the Supplier Questionnaire. Please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools to request the tender pack: mnewell@procurementforschools.com Additional information: Please contact our procurement consultant to request the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b87c39-4f24-480a-970e-d890a1b51a89 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| 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 | PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA6 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Northwood |
| Westminster constituency | Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 22:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b87c39-4f24-480a-970e-d890a1b51a89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b87c39-4f24-480a-970e-d890a1b51a89
  21st January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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