Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery _ Luton
Open
Closes in 49 days
Key facts
- Closing date
- Friday 4 December 2026, 10:00 (UK time) Closes in 49 days
- Buyer's estimated value
- £478,800 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
- Clarification questions deadline
- 25 November 2026, 10:00
- Contract period
- 31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Notice type
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
- Yes
Decision brief
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- How bids will be scored
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- Finances 30%
- Quality, Integrity, Management 70%
- Conditions of participation (what you must show)
- None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
- Contract length and extensions
- 31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030. Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
- How to submit
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- Tender documents
- No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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- Framework
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- Open for bids / closing date
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- Clarification questions
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- Conditions of participation
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- Bids are scored on
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- UK4 and other notice codes
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Description
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, professional and forward-thinking catering partner to deliver high-quality school meals and associated catering services.
The School is committed to ensuring that every pupil has access to freshly prepared, nutritious and enjoyable meals that support health, wellbeing and educational attainment. The successful contractor will share the School's commitment to putting children at the centre of decision-making and delivering a catering service that reflects the values and aspirations of the School community.
This procurement seeks to establish a genuine partnership between the School and its chosen caterer. The School is not simply seeking a food provider, but a collaborative organisation that places quality, service excellence, pupil experience and long-term relationship management at the heart of its delivery model.
The successful contractor will be expected to:
Deliver fresh, high-quality and nutritious meals that exceed School Food Standards requirements.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to fresh food preparation and menu innovation.
Provide excellent value for money whilst maintaining high standards of food quality and service.
Develop positive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and School leadership.
Promote healthy eating and encourage increased meal uptake.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, allergen management and food safety requirements within an educational environment.
Deliver transparent and open-book financial management.
Support the School's environmental and sustainability objectives.
Work collaboratively with the School to continually improve the service throughout the contract term.
The School is particularly interested in receiving submissions from organisations whose values align with its own and who can demonstrate a culture of honesty, integrity, responsiveness and continuous improvement.
The initial contract period will be three (3) years, with the option, at the School's sole discretion, to extend the contract for a further two (2) years, creating a maximum potential contract term of five (5) years.
Tenderers will be expected to demonstrate:
Proven experience of delivering successful school catering services.
Strong customer service and client relationship management credentials.
High standards of operational performance and financial transparency.
Evidence of innovation, continuous improvement and social value delivery.
A clear commitment to supporting the wellbeing and experience of pupils.
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School looks forward to receiving submissions from catering partners that share its vision of delivering an exceptional dining experience where fresh food, value for money, trusted relationships and doing the right thing for children are at the heart of everything they do.