Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School ~ Catering Tender
- Buyer
- Waverley Education Foundation
- Value
- £3,540,000
- Closes
- 11 December 2026
- Where
- Birmingham, the West Midlands
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Two schools (Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School) need a catering contractor to provide all meal services, hospitality, and free meals for approximately 2,700 pupils combined. The contract runs for 3 years from April 2027, with an option to extend for another 3 years.
What the buyer wants
• Provide all catering services including meal preparation, service, and hospitality for both schools • Manage free meal entitlements and special dietary requirements • Engage regularly with parents and pupils using digital platforms and social media to improve uptake and quality • Deliver consistent high-quality food service across both sites with innovation and flexibility • Operate on a guaranteed performance basis throughout the contract term
Likely requirements
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This is a large contract serving 2,700+ pupils across two sites with high service expectations. Most solo or very small catering operators will lack the scale, kitchen equipment, staffing capacity, and track record in institutional catering to be competitive; previous school or large-volume catering experience is almost certainly essential.
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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