Leighton Middle School
Estimated value
£570k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
20 Jun 2026
Description
Leighton Middle School is seeking an experienced and innovative Catering Partner to deliver a high?quality food service that meets the needs of pupils and staff. The Catering Partner will operate a fully commercial, self?financing catering model who will a provide a vibrant, modern dining experience that pupils actively choose to engage with. The successful partner will offer fresh, appealing, and nutritious food, delivered through a retail?led service style that reflects current high?street trends while remaining fully compliant with the School Food Standards. The School expects strong operational performance, excellent customer service, robust allergen management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This opportunity requires a provider with proven expertise in delivering commercially sustainable school catering, strong branding and merchandising, and the ability to create a welcoming, efficient, and pupil?focused dining environment. The contract will be awarded to the bidder offering the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), balancing quality, innovation, and value.
Scope
- Reference
- CA18099
- Total value
- £570,000 excluding VAT£684,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2029Possible extension to 31 Dec 2031
Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 15894210
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finances | Finances | price | 32.00% |
| Quality, Integrity, Management | Quality, Integrity, Management | quality | 68.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 20 Jul 2026, 8:30 am
- Submission deadline
- 31 Jul 2026, 8:30 am
- Submission address
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- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure