Tender: Wilson's School On‑Site Catering Services – 3-Year Contract from 1 Sep 2027 (option to Aug 2032)

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Wilson's School is seeking a supplier for high-quality on-site catering services for approximately 1,328 pupils (around 4.59% eligible for free school meals) and about 120 teaching and operations staff. The three-year contract runs from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030 with an option to extend to 31 August 2032, and covers breakfast (07:45–08:15), morning break (10:35–10:55), lunchtime (13:00–13:55) and after-school catering across the Main Dining Room, Bowden Room, McAlister Room and The Cuboid, plus hospitality for school events. The School requires fresh, nutritious, on-site prepared meals with flexible menus responsive to pupil and staff preferences, robust allergen management including compliance with Natasha’s Law, a diverse offer (including Halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options), sustainable and locally sourced produce where practical, and a professionally managed catering team focused on continuous improvement and positive dining experiences. The procurement follows a Competitive Flexible Procedure (two-stage: PSQ then ITT), with stage 1 selecting a minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 candidates (60% minimum score), and the ITT evaluation weighted 65% quality and 35% price; the annual contract value is £535,377 (total £2,676,855) and the contract is a guaranteed performance contract with hospitality billed separately at cost. Additional requirements include employers' liability and public liability insurance minimums of £5 million, a minimum annual turnover of £1 million, awareness that incumbent catering staff are within the Local Government Pension Scheme, and that the current contractor is Cucina; the Client is not obliged to appoint.