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title: "The Heys School Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067536"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST (RM&C)"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# The Heys School Catering Tender

Buyer: THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST (RM&C)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067536

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## Summary

The Rowan Learning Trust (RM&C), a public authority under sub-central government, is inviting tenders for the catering services at The Heys School located in Wigan, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, initially updated on 14 April 2026, with an expression of interest deadline set for 21 April 2026 and an award decision scheduled by 2 July 2026. The tender, titled "The Heys School Catering Tender," involves a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure, where the first stage involves scoring supplier questionnaires (SQs) as per advertised templates. The contract, valued modestly at GBP 1, starts on 1 September 2026, pending LGPS approval, and is classified under the school catering services category, CPV code 55524000.

Businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with experience in providing school catering services, will find this tender a promising opportunity for growth. SME suitability has been highlighted, suggesting smaller firms are encouraged to apply. The competitive nature of the procurement ensures that businesses demonstrating quality service can expand their portfolio through active engagement in public sector contracts. This tender process provides businesses with the potential for a renewable three-year contract, contingent upon satisfactory performance, thus incentivising reliable service provision and strategic partnership with a public authority entity like The Rowan Learning Trust.

## Notice

The Heys School is part of The Rowan Learning Trust in Wigan and is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026 assuming LGPS approval.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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/033647-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 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 | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 | THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST (RM&C) |
| Additional buyers | RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN3 6PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Goring |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033647-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027957-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033647-2026
  14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027957-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637124
  1) THS SQ Document Part 1
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637125
  2) THS SQ Document Part 2
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637126
  3) THS 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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