Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ~ Catering tender

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Catering. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before December 18, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Blessed Hugh Faringdon is a Catholic state secondary school in Reading in Berkshire, England. The school has approximately 1050 pupils on roll and around 125 teaching and non-teaching staff. The contract being tendered is for three plus two years in duration from April 2027 Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Blessed Hugh Faringdon expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of the catering services. The school expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of the school. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 -year basis. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract is: - 2025/ 2026 Student Break Cash sales£61,115 Student Lunch Cash Sales £94,255 Free School Meals £29,386 Free Staff meals£4,640 Staff Cash Sales£4,212 Total£193,608 Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 year basis. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Reading:-School-catering-services./3MV6C49QN4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3MV6C49QN4

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: 074828-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is December 18, 2026. You have 130 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 074828-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.