---
title: "School Catering Contract at The Coopers Company and Coborn School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d437"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COOPERS' COMPANY AND COBORN SCHOOL"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# School Catering Contract at The Coopers Company and Coborn School

Buyer: THE COOPERS' COMPANY AND COBORN SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d437

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## Summary

The Coopers' Company and Coborn School in Upminster is seeking tenders for a school catering contract. This active procurement process, initiated as a selective tender, is designed to provide a catering service amidst a significant redevelopment project at the school. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 28 August 2026. The contract will last until February 2030, with potential renewals extending it to February 2032. The estimated contract value is £4,200,000, and the main procurement category is services specifically related to school catering. The procurement method features a competitive flexible procedure, requiring electronic submissions via the Bidiful Portal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialize in school catering services. It is particularly suited for companies that are adaptable, given the transitional nature of the school's accommodation during the redevelopment. The process includes stages such as selection, presentations, and reference checks, allowing companies to demonstrate quality and innovation in catering. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, as suitability for SMEs is specified. Businesses with strengths in quality service delivery and competitive pricing are likely to excel, considering the award criteria of 70% quality and 30% price.

## Notice

The provision of a school catering service for a large secondary school and 6th form During the life of this contract, the school is undertaking a major rebuild. This will result in the catering facilities moving between permanent and temporary accommodation, to fit in with the redevelopment programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods are available subject to all parties agreeing in writing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070753-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2027 - 11 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | £4,200,000 |
| 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 | THE COOPERS' COMPANY AND COBORN SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | ACE ADVICE LTD |
| Locality | UPMINSTER |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM14 3HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton West |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 11:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070753-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070753-2026
  27th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://bidiful-teamportal.app/p/aceadvice
  Bidders shall apply in writing by email to: martin@ace-advice.co.uk to access the documents, which will be distributed via the Bidiful Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ace-advice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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