Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd1-edda-7208-9652-4b16b8e93021/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-catering-services-at-bishop-stopford-s closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender for the provision of Catering Services at Bishop Stopford School [Bishop Stopford School](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bishop-stopford-school) Estimated value £1,156,382 Published 10 Jan 2026 Deadline Closed 27 Feb 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Bishop Stopford School has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional, one-year extensions. This is subject to the satisfactory performance of the work. Their preferred arrangement is for a guaranteed return of nil subsidy catering service, which operates a special agreement for VAT, but the School are open to suggestions. The quality of the service and the proposed budget for the second year 2027-28 will be reviewed three months before the expiry of the first twelve months. The School at this time reserves the right to terminate the contract should either the quality or future costs be unacceptable. ### Aims of the Service Bishop Stopford School wish to be at the forefront of educational catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the School's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The service is currently managed by a contractor, where the catering team have delivered a good service to the students for many years. The School now feel that it is time to refresh the current contract, to allow the service to be taken to the next level, which will deliver the latest catering concepts and an even better service for its students. The School's objectives for the new contract are as follows: - - A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the School's management team. - A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. - A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the School. - Investment in the School's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract. - A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. - A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. - Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. - A hospitality service that will help showcase the School through events to parents and visitors. - A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School activities. - A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School and the Contractor. - A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. Catering Tender Schedule: Contract Start Date - 1st September 2026 ### Tender issued - 9th January 2026 Site Visits by Contractors - Monday 26th January 2026 Contractor Clarification Deadline - 20th February 2026 Tender Return Deadline - 27th February 2026 ### Evaluation - Early March 2026 ### Presentations - 24th March 2026 Reference Site Visits - WC 13th April 2026 ### Contract Award by - 1st May 2026 Mobilisation Meeting - 10 days after contract award Read full description ## CPV classification School meals School catering services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-060351-2026-01-10T08:11:49Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-060351-2026-01-10T08:11:49Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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