Open tenders / Catering & food
Open tender · Notice 098220-2026
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery _ Luton
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery
- Value
- £479k
- Closes
- 4 Dec 2026 (26 days)
- Where
- East of England
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2030
In plain English
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery in Luton wants a catering partner to provide fresh school meals and related catering services, from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with an option for the school to extend by two more years. The estimated value is £478,800 and bids are open to anyone, with a deadline of 4 December 2026 at 10:00am.
Good fit for: School caterers or catering firms with a track record of providing fresh meals in schools.
- Needs proven school catering experience
Proven experience of delivering successful school catering services.
- Open-book financial management required
Deliver transparent and open-book financial management.
- Meals must exceed School Food Standards
Deliver fresh, high-quality and nutritious meals that exceed School Food Standards requirements.
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What the buyer says
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School Cutenhoe Hill Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, professional and forward-thinking catering partner to deliver high-quality school meals and associated catering services. The School is committed to ensuring that every pupil has access to freshly prepared, nutritious and enjoyable meals that support health, wellbeing and educational attainment. The successful contractor will share the School's commitment to putting children at the centre of decision-making and delivering a catering service that reflects the values and aspirations of the School community. This procurement seeks to establish a genuine partnership between the School and its chosen caterer. The School is not simply seeking a food provider, but a collaborative organisation that places quality, service excellence, pupil experience and long-term relationship management at the heart of its delivery model. The successful contractor will be expected to: Deliver fresh, high-quality and nutritious meals that exceed School Food Standards requirements. Demonstrate a strong commitment to fresh food preparation and menu innovation. Provide excellent value for money whilst maintaining high standards of food quality and service. Develop positive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and School leadership. Promote healthy eating and encourage increased meal uptake. Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, allergen management and food safety requirements within an educational environment. Deliver transparent and open-book financial management. Support the School's environmental and sustainability objectives. Work collaboratively with the School to continually improve the service throughout the contract term. The School is particularly interested …
Getting the documents
suppliers.multiquote.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 16 Oct 2026.
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