--- title: "The Norton Knatchbull School" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04be09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be09.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL CATERING TENDER" published: "2025-10-28" --- # The Norton Knatchbull School Buyer: THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL CATERING TENDER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04be09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be09.json) ## Summary The procurement process for The Norton Knatchbull School in Ashford, Kent, involves tendering for school catering services. This procedure is managed by the school itself, with the aid of Cohesion Consulting, and is categorized under 'services' with the CPV code 55524000. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025, with an initial duration of three years and a potential extension of two additional years, contingent upon performance and mutual agreement of terms. The selective procurement process is undertaken using a restricted procedure with a two-stage approach consisting of a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT), highlighting a proactive and selective method to ensure high service quality and satisfaction. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for catering companies, particularly those experienced in educational settings and capable of delivering high-quality food services. It is particularly suited for businesses that excel in proactive management, as the contract incentivizes increased sales and free school meal uptake through superior service delivery. Given the selective nature of this procurement, businesses that can commit to maintaining exceptional standards and are adept at navigating the legal frameworks associated with public sector contracts will find this opportunity well aligned with their capabilities. The awarded contract is valued at £1,250,000, providing a substantial revenue stream for the successful bidder, currently held by the SME supplier Culinera, indicating potential for similar enterprises to engage successfully in such tenders. ## Notice The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective secondary school for boys in Ashford, Kent. The school admits a growing number of girls into its Sixth Form. It has 1290 students aged between 11 and 18 years of age and is supported by a team of 120 teaching and support staff. There is one busy main restaurant with a modern, well-equipped kitchen as well as an additional serving area adjacent to the restaurant.The School Management Team is developing the services to reflect the high aspirations of the Headteacher and SLT; they are tendering their catering services to deliver the very best service for every student at the school. The contract will commence on 1st of August 2025 for an initial three years, with an option to extend for a further two years subject to client satisfaction and client agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract will reward maximising sales and FSM uptake through pro-active management, consistently high food quality and tang ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective secondary school for boys in Ashford, Kent. The school admits a growing number of girls into its Sixth Form. It has 1290 students aged between 11 and 18 years of age and is supported by a team of 120 teaching and support staff. There is one busy main restaurant with a modern, well-equipped kitchen as well as an additional serving area adjacent to the restaurant.The School Management Team is developing the services to reflect the high aspirations of the Headteacher and SLT; they are tendering their catering services to deliver the very best service for every student at the school. The contract will commence on 1st of August 2025 for an initial three years, with an option to extend for a further two years subject to client satisfaction and client agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract will reward maximising sales and FSM uptake through pro-active management, consistently high food quality and tangible contract support. The School and CCL expect the successful Contractor to reasonably guarantee their financial proposal and maintain excellent standards.The School use a two stage 'restricted' process under the Light Touch Regime, beginning with a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting. Renewal: The contract tenure is for an initial three year term and there is an option for both parties to extending the contract for another two years subject to performance and mutual agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069183-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,050,000 | | Lots value | £1,050,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,250,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL CATERING TENDER | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN24 0QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Furley | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CULINERA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 19:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069183-2025 - 22 Nov 2024 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037832-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cohesionconsulting.co.uk - http://www.nks.kent.sch.uk - https://cohesionconsulting.co.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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