--- title: "The Broxbourne School - Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06885d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06885d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06885d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06885d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BROXBOURNE SCHOOL" published: "2026-04-22" --- # The Broxbourne School - Catering Tender Buyer: THE BROXBOURNE SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06885d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06885d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06885d.json) ## Summary The Broxbourne School in Hertfordshire is inviting tenders for a catering service contract commencing 1st January 2027, with a potential extension until 31st December 2031. The procurement process is in the "tender" stage as of 22nd April 2026, with the deadline for expressions of interest being 29th May 2026. The tender is part of a Competitive Flexible Procedure under sub-central government public authority and covers school catering services. With a focus on quality and innovation, the contract aims to provide fresh, healthy, locally sourced meals for 1415 pupils and 200 staff members of the Broxbourne School. Interested parties can submit inquiries until 29th May 2026, while the award decision will occur post 18th September 2026. This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for catering companies capable of delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions. It accommodates varied menus to meet specific student needs, advocating partnerships with a supportive ethos. Businesses with a turnover of at least £1 million and robust insurance cover can compete effectively, particularly those prioritising health and safety and those who engage creatively to enhance service offerings. With the total contract value estimated at £2,288,110, companies with experience in school catering services and a commitment to quality will find this opportunity well-suited to expand their market presence. ## Notice At Broxbourne School we are proud to provide an outstanding education which shapes our young people to become confident, kind, respectful and hard-working adults, able to make a full contribution to society. In recent years the school has been completely rebuilt and all our stakeholders now benefit from state-of-the art facilities. These facilities support the exemplary teaching and learning provided by our highly qualified and experienced staff who work tirelessly to ensure all of our students enjoy the 'Achievement and Opportunity For All' that is our school's mission. In June 2024 we were inspected by Ofsted, and were delighted to be graded 'Outstanding' in every category. We seek a catering provider that will match our high standards. The close partnership we form with our supportive parental body is an essential ingredient of our sustained success, as are the partnerships we form with our support service providers. Further information regarding the School can be obtained here: https://www.broxbourne.herts.sch.uk/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent catering services to The Broxbourne School, which has 1415 pupils, of which approximately 11.2% are eligible for free school meals, and 200 teaching and support staff. The contract term being tendered is for three years, 1st January 2027 - 31st December 2029. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st December 2031. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current catering services at the School. This includes but is not limited to: breakfast, morning break, lunchtime and after-school services, over the academic year, plus hospitality services upon request. The school is keen to secure a high-quality catering service, including fresh, healthy, locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, with a menu design that is varied and flexible to suit the requirements of the school's specific students. The school is proud of its 'family ethos' and expects both a tightly managed service and a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the catering staff. The school requires the contractor to maintain a model health and safety culture, demonstrating a commitment to rigorous compliance and a proven ability to address any emerging concerns with immediate, proactive responses. The school is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender; the school is keen to secure 'best value' from this contract and to deliver 'best value' to its students. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the services can be developed and value added will be welcomed. The school seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times. Competitive Flexible Procedure This procurement will be run under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This will follow a two-stage approach, with stage 1 being the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Here, a minimum of 5 candidates (or fewer, in the event fewer than 5 meet the minimum criteria) and a maximum of 10 candidates will progress to stage 2. Any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and a minimum score of 60% must be achieved. Selected tenderers will then be invited to stage 2, the Invitation To Tender (ITT). Here, the evaluation of tender response will be set as 35% price and 65% quality. Value of contract: The annual value of the current contract is PS457,622 (the total sales, including FSM, in the last contract year) Therefore, the value of this contract is approximately PS2,288,110 The contract shall be a guaranteed performance contract with any hospitality requirements billed separately. Additional requirements and information: *The school has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability and public liability insurance of PS5 million *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS1 million *There are incumbent catering staff currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme *The catering services are currently contracted to Herts Catering Ltd. *The client reserves the right not to appoint in conclusion of this project. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hertfordshire:-School-catering-services./8P72JWB664 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8P72JWB664 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st December 2031. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036540-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,288,110 | | Lots value | £2,288,110 | | 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 BROXBOURNE SCHOOL | | Additional buyers | RIVA PARTNERSHIP LTD | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Enfield | | Postcode | EN10 7FU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Waverley | | Electoral ward | Farnham Moor Park | | Westminster constituency | Farnham and Bordon | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2026 at 11:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036540-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036540-2026 22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.broxbourne.herts.sch.uk/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8P72JWB664 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hertfordshire:-School-catering-services./8P72JWB664 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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