PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD · Contracts Finder
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Tender: School Catering Services for Northwood Group — Frithwood Primary, Harlyn Primary, Coteford Infants

Released 10 months ago

Closed23 Feb 2026
Est. valueEstimate£550K to £3.2M
LocationNorthwood
SourceContracts Finder
CategoryFood & Beverage
Submissions closedClosed Mon, 23 Feb 2026

The Northwood Group of schools is seeking a caterer to provide every pupil, member of staff and guests with a nutritionally balanced hot lunchtime meal that meets the food standards laid out by 2014 No. 1603 The Education (The Requirement for Academy Food Regulations (England) 2014. The contract covers three existing schools: Frithwood Primary (HA6 3NJ) as the hub site, and delivered-in services to Harlyn Primary (HA5 2DR) and Coteford Infants (HA5 2HX). Due to the value of the opportunity, applicants must be experienced caterers and supply 3 to 5 school references as part of the Supplier Questionnaire. To request the tender pack, contact procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at [email protected].

This opportunity suits established school caterers able to operate a hub kitchen plus delivered-in services and demonstrate 3–5 school references; key considerations include strict compliance with the 2014 Academy Food Regulations and logistical planning for delivering hot meals to two satellite sites.

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