Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery _ Luton
- Buyer
- Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery
- Value
- £478,800
- Closes
- 4 December 2026
- Where
- Luton , the East of England
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School in Luton is looking for a catering company to provide and manage school meals for their pupils. The contract is for 3 years with a possible 2-year extension, worth around £478,800.
What the buyer wants
• Prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious meals that meet or exceed School Food Standards • Manage menus with innovation and variety, and actively promote healthy eating to increase pupil meal uptake • Demonstrate strong food safety, allergen management and safeguarding practices in an educational environment • Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and school leadership, and work collaboratively to improve the service over time • Provide transparent financial management and support the school's environmental and sustainability goals
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This contract heavily favours established catering companies with proven track records in school meal provision, references from other schools, and systems for transparent financial reporting. A sole trader or very small catering business without prior school experience will struggle unless they partner with an experienced operator.
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.
How to write a tender response
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