Open72 days left · closes midday, Friday 11 December 2026

Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Waverley Education Foundation · Education

In brief

Waverley Education Foundation is looking for suppliers for catering work (West Midlands).

The estimated value is £3,540,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 11 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
midday, Friday 28 August 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 11 December 2026

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 5.5 bids per contract for catering contracts in this region (from 48 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School. Waverley School is larger than the average-sized school. It is an all through school for pupils aged 4-19 currently there are circa 1,800 pupils on role and within Waverley Studio College a further 230 pupils. From September 2026 there will be an intake of Nursery pupils numbering about 40. Waverley School moved into a brand-new purpose-built facility in 2013 and has continued to thrive. It is the Executive Principal’s and the Trustee’s aim to continue to build on this and wish to employ a suitably skilled, flexible and experienced catering contractor who…Read the full description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School. Waverley School is larger than the average-sized school. It is an all through school for pupils aged 4-19 currently there are circa 1,800 pupils on role and within Waverley Studio College a further 230 pupils. From September 2026 there will be an intake of Nursery pupils numbering about 40. Waverley School moved into a brand-new purpose-built facility in 2013 and has continued to thrive. It is the Executive Principal’s and the Trustee’s aim to continue to build on this and wish to employ a suitably skilled, flexible and experienced catering contractor who will recognise the changes that have taken place over the past few years, providing advice, innovation and expertise. This will be a major benefit to the school and will contribute significantly towards the Client’s ongoing objectives. Al-Furqan Primary School currently has approximately 630 pupils on roll. Typically, Al-Furqan Primary School will be open for 185 trading days per annum when Eid holidays and celebrations are considered. Please note the cost of catering is based on t185 days as detailed below. The schools firmly believe that with improved choice and quality there is a real opportunity to increase this level of uptake. Parents are committed to taking up the service as long as the quality improves, and it is seen as a Value for Money offer. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract being offered will commence on 1st April 2027 for 3 years, with the potential to extend for up to a further 3 years and will be on a guaranteed performance basis. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of all catering services within the Foundation and at Al-Furqan Primary School (Please note separate contractors might be chosen). The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a new food service offer with consistent high standards of food operations across both Schools. Regular customer and parental engagement (using digital platforms and social media) will be required to ensure this is the case moving into the contract term. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./RF97HWV5JA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/RF97HWV5JA

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. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: litmustms.co.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 28 August 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 11 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 067039-2026

About the buyer

Similar open tenders

All open catering tenders
  1. Severn Academies Educational Trust ~ Catering Tender

    Severn Academies Educational TrustWest MidlandsCatering

    Open16 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £5.8mestimated
  2. St Francis of Assisi Catholic College ~ Catering Tender

    St Francis of Assisi Catholic CollegeWest MidlandsCatering

    Open72 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £564kestimated

From notice 067039-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.