Dartford Science and Technology College ~ Catering Tender
- Buyer
- Dartford Science and Technology College
- Value
- £1,373,260
- Closes
- 5 February 2027
- Where
- Kent, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Dartford Science and Technology College is looking for a catering contractor to run all food services (breakfast, lunch, and hospitality) for approximately 860 students and 100 staff for three years from August 2027 to July 2030. The contract is a guaranteed performance agreement where the contractor agrees a fixed cost per year, and the school wants innovative food concepts and dietary options.
What the buyer wants
• Provide all catering services including morning break food, lunch service, hospitality, and free school meals for 190 school days per year • Review current food offerings and recommend improvements to meet diverse student tastes and dietary requirements • Operate on a guaranteed annual cost basis where you agree a fixed price upfront and the school keeps control of meal pricing to students
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
Most small one-person or micro catering businesses will struggle because this is a large-scale operation (960 people daily) requiring full kitchen equipment, multiple staff, menu planning for 190 days per year, and guaranteed annual cost pricing which leaves little margin for error or price variation.
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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