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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

St Anne's Catholic Primary School · Education

In brief

St Anne's Catholic Primary School is looking for suppliers for food and drink work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £150,000 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, Monday 19 October 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, Monday 14 September 2026
Bids by
10am, Monday 19 October 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 4 bids per contract for food and drink contracts across the UK (from 232 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

All interested catering providers will be required to comply fully with the terms, conditions, and requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. Tenderers must demonstrate their ability to deliver a safe, compliant, and high-quality catering service that meets all relevant food safety and nutritional standards, provides excellent value for money, and contributes positively to the health, wellbeing, and dining experience of pupils, staff, and visitors. Providers should also demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability through responsible sourcing, waste reduction, environmental management practices, and initiatives that support the School's wider sustainability objectives.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

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, Monday 14 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Monday 19 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 081326-2026

About the buyer

  1. Kirklees College - Vending Machines

    Kirklees CollegeUK-wideFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon4 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £10kestimated
  2. Convenience and impulse foods including confectionery

    Ipswich Borough CouncilEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon5 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £415kestimated
  3. Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods

    Gateshead Borough CouncilNorth EastFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Closing soon5 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £200kframework ceiling
  4. Museums Catering Food Supplies

    Norfolk County CouncilEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon5 days left

    Value not stated
  5. Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)

    Department for TransportUK-wideGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Food and drink supplies

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £135kestimated

From notice 081326-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.