Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools ~ Catering Tender
Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools · Education
In brief
Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools is looking for suppliers for catering work (Yorkshire and the Humber).
The estimated value is £645,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Friday 19 March 2027.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Friday 4 December 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Friday 19 March 2027
How bids are scored
Criterion 1 70% · Criterion 2 30%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for catering contracts in this region (from 36 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Dare Royd and Mackie Hill Junior and Infant Schools. The expected annual value is £129,000 with a contract length of 3 years plus optional 2 x 1-year extensions. Dane Royd and Mackie Hill are independent schools who work together for the benefit of the community they serve. Both schools wish to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the school catering requirement, but also who will take an interest in the school, the pupils’ educational activity and the community. Whilst the winning contractor will contract with each school separately, the schools will not appoint separate contractors following completion…Read the full description
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: litmustms.co.uk.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 4 December 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 19 March 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 096119-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
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0From notice 096119-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 October 2026.