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Tender: Catering Services Contract for Dartford Grammar School (01/09/2026–31/08/2029)

Released 11 months ago

Closed06 Mar 2026

Est. valueEstimate£1.1M to £3.4M

LocationSouth East

AgencyDartford Grammar School For Boys

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryFood & Beverage

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 6 Mar 2026

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Dartford Grammar School is seeking a supplier for on-site catering services within its existing facilities to serve 1,544 students and 164 teaching and support staff, introducing innovative food concepts to meet a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements and reviewing the current service offering. The three-year Guaranteed Performance Contract runs from 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2029 and requires the contractor to provide all catering for morning break, lunch, hospitality and free issue; free school meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption at net food cost, and the school retains sovereignty of the cash tariff. The school year is 195 days, with the school open to students for a minimum of 187–190 days, and while value for money is important the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price.

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