Published date: 21 January 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
School catering services - 55524000
Location of contract
HA6 3NJ
Value of contract
£900,000
Procurement reference
NorthwoodGroupCatering2026
Published date
21 January 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
1 September 2026
Contract end date
31 August 2029
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Northwood group of schools require a caterer to provide every pupil, member of staff and guests at the Trust who so requires a nutritionally balanced hot meal at lunchtime that meets the food standards as laid out by 2014 No. 1603 The Education (The Requirement for Academy Food Regulations (England) 2014.
There are 3 existing schools are that will require your catering service,
Frithwood Primary (HA6 3NJ) - HUB
Harlyn Primary ( HA5 2DR) - Delivered-in
Coteford Infants (HA5 2HX) - Delivered-in
Due to the value of the opportunity, we require experienced caterers who have 3 to 5 school references to include as part of the Supplier Questionnaire.
Please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools to request the tender pack: mnewell@procurementforschools.com
More information
Additional text
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Please contact our procurement consultant to request the tender pack.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Mr. Mike Newell
Address
Carew Rd, Northwood
LONDON
HA6 3NJ
England
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