Leighton Middle School

Leighton Middle SchoolcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06b998Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

£570k

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

20 Jun 2026

Deadline 31 Jul 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 VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2029
Possible 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Finances Financesprice32.00%
Quality, Integrity, ManagementQuality, Integrity, Managementquality68.00%

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