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Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery _ Luton

Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery · Education

In brief

Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery is looking for suppliers for food and drink work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £478,800 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Friday 4 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
10am, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Bids by
10am, Friday 4 December 2026

How bids are scored

Finances 30% · Quality, Integrity, Management 70%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for food and drink contracts across the UK (from 256 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Cutenhoe Hill Primary School Cutenhoe Hill Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, professional and forward-thinking catering partner to deliver high-quality school meals and associated catering services. The School is committed to ensuring that every pupil has access to freshly prepared, nutritious and enjoyable meals that support health, wellbeing and educational attainment. The successful contractor will share the School's commitment to putting children at the centre of decision-making and delivering a catering service that reflects the values and aspirations of the School community. This procurement seeks to establish a genuine partnership between the School and its chosen…Read the full description
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School Cutenhoe Hill Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, professional and forward-thinking catering partner to deliver high-quality school meals and associated catering services. The School is committed to ensuring that every pupil has access to freshly prepared, nutritious and enjoyable meals that support health, wellbeing and educational attainment. The successful contractor will share the School's commitment to putting children at the centre of decision-making and delivering a catering service that reflects the values and aspirations of the School community. This procurement seeks to establish a genuine partnership between the School and its chosen caterer. The School is not simply seeking a food provider, but a collaborative organisation that places quality, service excellence, pupil experience and long-term relationship management at the heart of its delivery model. The successful contractor will be expected to: Deliver fresh, high-quality and nutritious meals that exceed School Food Standards requirements. Demonstrate a strong commitment to fresh food preparation and menu innovation. Provide excellent value for money whilst maintaining high standards of food quality and service. Develop positive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and School leadership. Promote healthy eating and encourage increased meal uptake. Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, allergen management and food safety requirements within an educational environment. Deliver transparent and open-book financial management. Support the School's environmental and sustainability objectives. Work collaboratively with the School to continually improve the service throughout the contract term. The School is particularly interested in receiving submissions from organisations whose values align with its own and who can demonstrate a culture of honesty, integrity, responsiveness and continuous improvement. The initial contract period will be three (3) years, with the option, at the School's sole discretion, to extend the contract for a further two (2) years, creating a maximum potential contract term of five (5) years. Tenderers will be expected to demonstrate: Proven experience of delivering successful school catering services. Strong customer service and client relationship management credentials. High standards of operational performance and financial transparency. Evidence of innovation, continuous improvement and social value delivery. A clear commitment to supporting the wellbeing and experience of pupils. Cutenhoe Hill Primary School looks forward to receiving submissions from catering partners that share its vision of delivering an exceptional dining experience where fresh food, value for money, trusted relationships and doing the right thing for children are at the heart of everything they do.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 10am, Wednesday 25 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Friday 4 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 098220-2026

About the buyer

  1. Ready Meal Containers and Sealing Film

    Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics ServiceNorthern IrelandFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon3 days left2 lots

    £2.3mestimated
  2. CA18527 - Danes Educational Trust

    Danes Educational TrustUK-wideFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £7.9mestimated
  3. Danes Educational Trust

    Danes Educational TrustUK-wideFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £7.9mestimated
  4. Catering Tender - Blue Coat CofE Academy

    Blue Coat Church of England Academy (Walsall) TrustWest MidlandsFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Open7 days leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £1.75mestimated
  5. Ice Cream Concession, Towneley Park

    Burnley Borough CouncilNorth WestFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Open10 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £320kestimated

From notice 098220-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.