---
title: "Catering Services Contract for Cressex Community School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Catering Services Contract for Cressex Community School

Buyer: CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa2f

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## Summary

The tender process for securing catering services at Cressex Community School, located in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. The school sought a high-quality catering service provider for its secondary education institution, with future opportunities to extend services to local primary schools. This competitive flexible procedure involved a selective procurement method, identifying up to five qualified suppliers before proceeding to a final evaluation. The award notice, published on April 27, 2026, confirmed PS Catering Management Limited as the successful supplier with a contract commencing on August 1, 2026. The services fall under the 'School catering services' category, and the overall contract value is £1,380,000. Extensions could extend the contract up until July 31, 2031, subject to mutual agreement.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies in the catering industry, particularly those familiar with competitive, flexible procurement procedures. The contract focuses on delivering high-quality and cost-effective school catering services, making it ideal for SMEs and firms with expertise in educational food services provision. The process facilitated opportunities for growth through potential partnerships with additional local schools over the contract's duration. Businesses that can provide innovative and efficient solutions to meet the evolving needs of educational institutions will find this tender process conducive for strengthening their market position and expanding their service reach in the education sector.

## Notice

The school is seeking a high quality secondary school catering service from a reputable supplier on a fixed cost basis. The school may work with other local primary schools over the life of the contract as a production / delivery kitchen - any future provision to these schools will be undertaken in partnership between the school, the successful bidder and the local school(s)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be available as 2 x 12 month periods, subject to both parties agreeing in writing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038246-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £1,380,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | ACE ADVICE LTD |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP12 4QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton West |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PS CATERING MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 17:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038246-2026
- 8 Oct 2025 at 09:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063130-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038246-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063130-2025
  8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://bidiful-teamportal.app/p/aceadvice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pscateringmanagement.co.uk
- https://www.ace-advice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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