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title: "School Catering Services for Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy"
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buyer: "DYSON PERRINS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# School Catering Services for Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy

Buyer: DYSON PERRINS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c9f1

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## Summary

Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy, located in Malvern, is seeking a supplier for school catering services with a contract starting in April 2027. This tender, valued at £800,000, is under the ‘Competitive Flexible’ procurement procedure with a two-stage process beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The procurement is categorised under school catering services, with the procurement process being organised by Panache Creative Limited. The PSQ submission deadline is set for 10th August 2026, and the enquiry period ends on the 5th August 2026, while the award is expected to conclude by the 30th November 2026. This contract may be extended for an additional two years on a 1+1-year basis. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school or institutional catering to acquire a long-term, lucrative contract. It is especially suited for companies that can offer high-quality, nutritious meals in a cost-effective manner. The contract offers visibility and growth prospects due to its sizeable contract value and the potential for renewal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are encouraged as the suitability section includes SME engagement, providing these businesses with a chance to expand their operations into a public sector setting.

## Notice

Dyson Perrins CofE Academy is a co-educational secondary school in Malvern, Worcestershire. The School caters for approx. 600 students, aged between 11 and 16, from across Malvern, surrounding villages and neighbouring towns. The School is looking to source a catering services provider from April 2027 for a new 3-year contract (plus possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis). The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all students and staff, with hospitality as required. The services are currently outsourced and therefore TUPE will apply.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible 2 year extension, on a +1year, +1year basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065794-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 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 | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| 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 | DYSON PERRINS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY |
| Additional buyers | PANACHE CREATIVE LIMITED |
| Locality | MALVERN |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR14 1WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Badgeworth |
| Westminster constituency | North Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 15:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065794-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065794-2026
  13th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/pgx5d8d8z3j09ncjmfj2d/ADa5RUFBZvqebOdGpWSXUk8?rlkey=k3var7qo78e23qz1n49bsurcr&st=uzj23l6f&dl=0
  Interested parties are to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), which can be accessed via the dropbox.com link provided. If you have any queries, please contact gail@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk

## Provenance

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