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title: "Leighton Middle School"
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# Leighton Middle School

Buyer: LEIGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b998

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## Summary

Leighton Middle School, located in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Catering Partner to provide a high-quality food service for students and staff. This procurement, under the category of school meals, is managed through an open procedure. The tender has been active since 20th June 2026 and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 31st July 2026. Prospective suppliers can access the opportunity via the MultiQuote platform. The successful bidder will be awarded a contract valued at £570,000 initially, for a contract period starting 1st January 2027, lasting till 31st December 2029, with renewal options available.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and commercially sustainable school catering solutions. The contract is suited to SMEs or VCSEs with experience in robust allergen management and a commitment to providing a modern, nutritious food service in educational settings. Providers with strong branding and merchandising capabilities, combined with a focus on quality and value, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this tender, as the award criteria emphasise both financial sustainability and quality service delivery.

## Notice

Leighton Middle School is seeking an experienced and innovative Catering Partner to deliver a high?quality food service that meets the needs of pupils and staff. The Catering Partner will operate a fully commercial, self?financing catering model who will a provide a vibrant, modern dining experience that pupils actively choose to engage with. The successful partner will offer fresh, appealing, and nutritious food, delivered through a retail?led service style that reflects current high?street trends while remaining fully compliant with the School Food Standards. The School expects strong operational performance, excellent customer service, robust allergen management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This opportunity requires a provider with proven expertise in delivering commercially sustainable school catering, strong branding and merchandising, and the ability to create a welcoming, efficient, and pupil?focused dining environment. The contract will be awarded to the bidder offering the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), balancing quality, innovation, and value.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058284-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 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 | £570,000 |
| Lots value | £570,000 |
| 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 | LEIGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| Locality | LEIGHTON BUZZARD |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU7 1EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Leighton-Linslade South |
| Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2026 at 22:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058284-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058284-2026
  20th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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