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title: "Provision of School Catering Services for Nascot Wood Schools"
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buyer: "NASCOT WOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL"
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# Provision of School Catering Services for Nascot Wood Schools

Buyer: NASCOT WOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca05

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## Summary

Nascot Wood Junior School, located in Watford, United Kingdom, invites tenders for the provision of school catering services, with a focus on delivering high-quality, nutritious meals and a positive dining experience for pupils and staff. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the contract expected to commence on 5th January 2027 and run for an initial term of three years, with an option for a two-year extension. Potential bidders must submit their applications by 11th September 2026. This tender is part of the services category, specifically targeting the school catering industry. The planned contract is valued at approximately £1,004,000 GBP and aims at ensuring a seamless provision of breakfast, lunch, and afterschool club meals to approximately 420 children.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, especially those experienced in providing services to educational establishments. The successful bidder will be expected to demonstrate expertise in service proposals that include quality service delivery, customer engagement, and compliance with School Food Standards. Businesses with a focus on sustainability, high-quality meals, and effective management of TUPE transfers will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the evaluation criteria consider not only pricing but also the quality and nutritional value of the proposed offerings. With a strong emphasis on exceptional service and value for money, catering businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector will find this tender an attractive proposition.

## Notice

Nascot Wood Schools invite tenders from suitably qualified catering providers for the provision of school catering services. The schools are seeking a catering partner that can provide high-quality, nutritious meals, excellent customer service, value for money, and a positive dining experience for pupils and staff. The proposed contract term is three years commencing on 5th January 2027, with the option to extend for a further period of two years by mutual agreement. Total number of children is approximately 420 and the service will include full lunch service plus breakfast and afterschool club provsions. TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) is anticipated to apply to this contract, and relevant anonymised staffing data will be made available to shortlisted bidders upon signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes an option to extend the initial three (3) year term by up to a further twenty-four (24) months, creating a maximum total contract lifespan of five (5) years (60 months). Any extensions will be offered at the sole discretion of Nascot Wood Schools and will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance, adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs), continued value for money, and mutual written agreement. Extensions may be awarded as two (2) separate 12-month periods or as a single 24-month block, depending on the operational requirements of the schools.

Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend the initial three (3) year term by up to a further twenty-four (24) months, creating a maximum total contract lifespan of five (5) years (60 months). Any extensions will be offered at the sole discretion of Nascot Wood Schools and will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance, adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs), continued value for money, and mutual written agreement. Extensions may be awarded as two (2) separate 12-month periods or as a single 24-month block, depending on the operational requirements of the schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065824-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-07-13 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,004,000 |
| Lots value | £1,004,000 |
| 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 | NASCOT WOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 4YS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Nascot |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 18:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065824-2026
  13th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19070

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nascotwoodjm.herts.sch.uk/

## Provenance

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