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title: "Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender"
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buyer: "SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST (RM&C)"
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# Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender

Buyer: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST (RM&C)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d820

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## Summary

The Scholars' Education Trust is initiating a selective procurement process for catering services across eight of its schools, under the title "Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender." These services align with the industry category of "School catering services," with a primary delivery location in the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is described as a competitive flexible procedure, and submissions must be in English. Prospective bidders should submit their expressions of interest by 5th December 2025. The process is currently at the tender stage, with contract commencement dates set for 1st April 2026, and 1st September 2026 for one school, while the awarding period concludes on 23rd February 2026.

Businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with experience in educational institutions, can find significant opportunities for growth through this tender. The Trust is seeking firms that can provide school catering services with potential contracts running until 2029, with the possibility of renewal based on performance. The process is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), creating a competitive but rewarding opportunity for adaptable and quality-focused catering companies. Prospective suppliers must submit their documents electronically following the provided instructions, ensuring they meet the pass mark in the selection questionnaire (SQ) stage to be considered for interview and selection.

## Notice

Scholars' Education Trust is putting the catering contracts out to tender in 8 of its schools with a contract start date of 1st April 2026 and 1st September 2026 (for one school). You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

### Lot Information

The Hemel Hempstead School

The Hemel Hempstead School is a Secondary and Sixth Form.

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Robert Barclay Academy

Robert Barclay Academy is a secondary and sixth form school in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Samuel Ryder Academy

Samuel Ryder Academy is an All Through School situated in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Priory Academy

The Priory Academy is an extended secondary school situated in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Harpenden Academy

The Harpenden Academy is a primary school situated in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Buntingford First School

Buntingford First School is located in East Hertfordshire.

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Watling Lower School

The Watling Lower School is situated in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Nazeing School

The Nazeing School is a primary school situated in Nazeing, Essex

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070133-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | £8 |
| Lots value | £8 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST (RM&C) |
| Additional buyers | RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD; SCHOLARS’ EDUCATION TRUST (RM&C) |
| Locality | ST ALBANS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL1 5AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Basildon |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 14:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070133-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070133-2025
  31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=617928
  1) SET SQ Document Part 1
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=617929
  2) SET SQ Document Part 2
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=617930
  3) SET SQ Scoring Example

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk

## Provenance

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