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title: "Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School ~ Catering Tender"
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# Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc6a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Waverley Education Foundation seeks to secure a supplier for catering services at both Waverley School and Al-Furqan Primary School in Birmingham. This tender, classified under the industry category of 'School catering services,' falls into the 'services' procurement category and is currently in the 'Tender' stage. The process is using an open competitive flexible procurement method. The tender period ends on 11th December 2026, with services scheduled to begin on 1st April 2027 for an initial three-year term, with a possibility of extension for an additional three years. Notably, the value of the contract is gauged at £3,540,000, providing a substantial business opportunity.

Businesses with expertise in catering services and innovative approaches are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The tender requires a supplier capable of providing high-quality catering services with the flexibility to adapt to specific school needs, including hospitality and free issue requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide consistent high standards and engage with customers and parents through digital platforms could leverage this contract to expand their presence in the education sector. The contract's emphasis on quality combined with reasonable pricing and customer engagement presents a fertile ground for catering businesses aiming for growth and recognition in educational settings in the UK.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School. Waverley School is larger than the average-sized school. It is an all through school for pupils aged 4-19 currently there are circa 1,800 pupils on role and within Waverley Studio College a further 230 pupils. From September 2026 there will be an intake of Nursery pupils numbering about 40. Waverley School moved into a brand-new purpose-built facility in 2013 and has continued to thrive. It is the Executive Principal's and the Trustee's aim to continue to build on this and wish to employ a suitably skilled, flexible and experienced catering contractor who will recognise the changes that have taken place over the past few years, providing advice, innovation and expertise. This will be a major benefit to the school and will contribute significantly towards the Client's ongoing objectives. Al-Furqan Primary School currently has approximately 630 pupils on roll. Typically, Al-Furqan Primary School will be open for 185 trading days per annum when Eid holidays and celebrations are considered. Please note the cost of catering is based on t185 days as detailed below. The schools firmly believe that with improved choice and quality there is a real opportunity to increase this level of uptake. Parents are committed to taking up the service as long as the quality improves, and it is seen as a Value for Money offer. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract being offered will commence on 1st April 2027 for 3 years, with the potential to extend for up to a further 3 years and will be on a guaranteed performance basis. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of all catering services within the Foundation and at Al-Furqan Primary School (Please note separate contractors might be chosen). The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a new food service offer with consistent high standards of food operations across both Schools. Regular customer and parental engagement (using digital platforms and social media) will be required to ensure this is the case moving into the contract term. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./RF97HWV5JA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/RF97HWV5JA

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+3 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067039-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 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 | £3,540,000 |
| Lots value | £3,540,000 |
| 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 | WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
| Additional buyers | AL-FURQAN PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B9 5QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Hall Green North |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 08:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067039-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067039-2026
  16th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/RF97HWV5JA
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./RF97HWV5JA
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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