AwardedAwarded 7 October 2026

Leighton Middle School

Leighton Middle School · Education

In brief

Leighton Middle School awarded food and drink work to Caterlink on 7 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £570,000 excluding VAT.

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

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

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

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Caterlink
6 bids received
£600,000
Awarded 7 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 058284-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 066510-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 095875-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

1

Awards

1

Suppliers it has used most for food and drink

  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 058284-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 June 2026, last updated 10 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 10 October 2026.