--- title: "Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ~ Catering tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06de03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06de03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06de03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06de03.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLESSED HUGH FARINGDON CATHOLIC SCHOOL" published: "2026-08-06" --- # Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ~ Catering tender Buyer: BLESSED HUGH FARINGDON CATHOLIC SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06de03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06de03.json) ## Summary Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, located in Reading, Berkshire, is actively seeking proposals for a catering service contract through a competitive flexible procurement procedure. This process, classified under school catering services, involves a contract valued at approximately £967,540 and will span three years with a potential two-year extension, commencing on 1st April 2027. The school emphasises value for money as a key objective, although there is no obligation to accept the lowest bid. Key dates include the closing of the enquiry period on 18th September 2026, with tender submissions due by 18th December 2026. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, offering businesses an open opportunity to participate. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the school catering services sector, particularly those that can demonstrate a commitment to enhancing catering services while aligning with the school's values and ethos. With an inclusive approach for SMEs, businesses that focus on quality as well as competitive pricing may find success, as the award criteria weigh 70% on quality and 30% on price. The school aims to provide facilities that meet 21st-century challenges, suggesting a focus on innovative, adaptable service providers willing to support educational environments effectively. Engaging in this tender could forge a valuable partnership with a public authority known for prioritising both educational and service excellence. ## Notice Blessed Hugh Faringdon is a Catholic state secondary school in Reading in Berkshire, England. The school has approximately 1050 pupils on roll and around 125 teaching and non-teaching staff. The contract being tendered is for three plus two years in duration from April 2027 Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Blessed Hugh Faringdon expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of the catering services. The school expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of the school. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 -year basis. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract is: - 2025/ 2026 Student Break Cash salesPS61,115 Student Lunch Cash Sales PS94,255 Free School Meals PS29,386 Free Staff mealsPS4,640 Staff Cash SalesPS4,212 TotalPS193,608 Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 year basis. 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-Reading:-School-catering-services./3MV6C49QN4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3MV6C49QN4 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 3+2 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/074828-2026 | | 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 | 6 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 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 | £967,540 | | Lots value | £967,540 | | 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 | BLESSED HUGH FARINGDON CATHOLIC SCHOOL | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG30 3EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Southcote | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2026 at 13:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074828-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074828-2026 6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3MV6C49QN4 - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Reading:-School-catering-services./3MV6C49QN4 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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