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title: "Thomas Jones Primary School Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a874"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THOMAS JONES PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Thomas Jones Primary School Catering Tender

Buyer: THOMAS JONES PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a874

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## Summary

The procurement process for the catering services contract at Thomas Jones Primary School, located in London, is currently in the Tender stage. This public procurement opportunity is categorised under the services industry, specifically focusing on school catering services. The contracting authority, Thomas Jones Primary School, is a respected institution with outstanding Ofsted ratings and numerous accolades, including being named 'Primary School of the Year' by The Sunday Times. The buyer is associated with RM&C Consultants Ltd, a management consultancy providing tender management services to educational institutions. The procurement process follows a selective, competitive flexible procedure with significant deadlines, including the expression of interest deadline on 23rd June 2026 and an anticipated contract start date of 1st November 2026.

This tender offers excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those adept at providing high-quality, consistent services to educational establishments. SMEs that can demonstrate robust service delivery, scalability, and innovative culinary offerings could stand a good chance of success. The procurement method requires interested parties to complete a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and comply with submission guidelines, offering a streamlined entry point for capable suppliers. Businesses that meet the pre-qualification criteria may proceed to the interview stage, enhancing their visibility and potential for contract award. Renewal of the contract is possible after three years, subject to satisfactory performance, presenting an ongoing business relationship for successful bidders.

## Notice

Thomas Jones Primary School is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st November 2026. Thomas Jones is a one form entry school serving the local community and has enjoyed many successes over the years with a track record of excellence. In terms of academic outcomes, results are astonishing: end of Key Stage 2 SATs results is amongst the top 1% of schools nationally, with an astonishing 80% of pupils achieving at greater depth in mathematics. We appear in the latest edition of the Good School's Guide in glowing terms. Thomas Jones was inspected by Ofsted in October 2023. It was awarded 'Outstanding' in all categories. This is the third consecutive time this has happened (2006, 2009 and 2023). Re-accredited as a 'World Class School', one of only five primary settings in the country accorded this award, we have been presented with a Royal Borough Excellence Plaque and an Evening Standard London School of the Year trophy. Until recently, the Head was a National Leader of Education, and in 2016 was awarded an OBE for Services to Education. In December 2025 we were, for a tenth consecutive year, identified by The Sunday Times as one of the UK's 'Top Schools', on this occasion being awarded the accolade of 'Primary School of the Year'.

### 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/050677-2026 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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 | THOMAS JONES PRIMARY SCHOOL (RM&C) |
| Additional buyers | RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W11 1RQ |
| 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 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 09:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050677-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050677-2026
  29th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=642585
  1) TJPS SQ Document Part 1
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=642586
  2) TJPS SQ Document Part 2
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=642593
  3) TJPS 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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