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Tender: Commercial Catering Partner Required for Leighton Middle School – Retail-Led, Pupil-Focused Dining

Released 5 months ago

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Won byCaterlink

Contract value£600K

Term3 yearsJan 2027 to Dec 2029

Awarded7 Oct 202668 days after closing

With this buyerFirst contract69 contracts in total

Closed31 Jul 2026

Est. valueEstimate£70K to £2.3M

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyLeighton Middle School

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryFood & Beverage

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 31 July 2026

About

Leighton Middle School is seeking a supplier to act as an experienced, innovative Catering Partner to deliver a high-quality, fully commercial self-financing food service for pupils and staff. The partner must provide a vibrant, modern, retail-led dining experience that pupils choose to engage with, offering fresh, appealing and nutritious food that reflects current high-street trends while remaining fully compliant with the School Food Standards. The school requires strong operational performance, excellent customer service, robust allergen management, strong branding and merchandising, and a commitment to continuous improvement; the contract will be awarded to the bidder offering the Most Advantageous Tender that balances quality, innovation and value.

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