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title: "Croydon Primary Cluster Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1bc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DOWNSVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Croydon Primary Cluster Catering Tender

Buyer: DOWNSVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1bc

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by Downsview Primary School (RM&C) regarding the "Croydon Primary Cluster Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services. This selective procurement involves four schools within the Croydon area, namely Downsview Primary and Nursery School, All Saints' CofE Primary School, Rockmount Primary School, and St John's CofE Primary School. Located in Upper Norwood and Shirley, these schools are seeking independent bids for their catering services, with an anticipated contract commencement date of 1st April 2027. The current stage of this procurement is the tender phase, with a deadline for expression of interest set for 3rd July 2026 at 13:00. The process employs a competitive flexible procedure that invites up to five companies meeting the selection criteria for interview consideration if they reach the required pass mark during the first evaluation stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the school catering services sector, particularly those experienced in proving service to educational institutions. Companies that excel in quality service delivery and have a track record of working with similar-sized schools would be particularly well-suited to participate. The procurement process encourages the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive option for companies looking to expand their presence or establish new partnerships within the UK educational sector. The long-term contract periods with potential renewals add to the potential for sustained business growth and stability.

## Notice

There are four schools in this Croydon Primary Cluster: Downsview Primary and Nursery School, All Saints' CofE Primary School, Rockmount Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School. The schools are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st April 2027 for all the schools. You will be bidding for each school individually and the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

### Lot Information

Downsview Primary and Nursery School

The school is located in Upper Norwood and has a roll of 613 pupils.

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

All Saints' CofE Primary School

The school is located in Upper Norwood and has a roll of 155 pupils.

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

Rockmount Primary School

The school is located in Upper Norwood and has a roll of 453 pupils.

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

St John's CofE Primary School

The school is located in Shirley and has a roll of 415 pupils.

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/048064-2026 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4 |
| Lots value | £4 |
| 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 | DOWNSVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C) |
| Additional buyers | RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD |
| Locality | UPPER NORWOOD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE19 3XE |
| 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 | TLI62 Croydon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 14:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048064-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048064-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=641190
  1) CPC SQ Document Part 1
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=641191
  2) CPC SQ Document Part 2
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=641192
  3) CPC 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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