Cleeve School & Sixth Form Centre of Excellence ~ Catering Tender
- Buyer
- Cleeve School & Sixth Form Centre of Excellence
- Value
- £1,560,000
- Closes
- 8 January 2027
- Where
- Gloucestershire, the South West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Cleeve School is looking for a catering company to run all food services across their main kitchen, two satellite kitchens, and dining areas for 1,894 pupils and 210 staff. The contract runs for three years from August 2027, covering 190 school days per year plus 5 agreed staff training days, with an annual budget of around £520,000.
What the buyer wants
• Provide all catering services including meal preparation, cooking, and service across three separate kitchen locations (main kitchen, two bistro/satellite kitchens) • Deliver food to pupils and staff on 190 full academic days each year plus 5 agreed inset days • Meet the school's vision of 'first rate' catering as a key part of the school day experience • Work from well-equipped kitchens with modern facilities and designated dining/seating areas
Likely requirements
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Most small one-person or two-person businesses will struggle with this: you need significant catering infrastructure, staff to cover 190+ days annually across three kitchens, DBS clearance, food hygiene qualifications, and the capacity to serve nearly 2,100 people daily. This is a contract designed for established catering companies with multiple teams.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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