Leighton Middle School

Published: Jul 15, 2026

Updated: Jul 15, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Catering. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 570,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 14, 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 the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Leighton Middle School is seeking an experienced and innovative Catering Partner to deliver a high?quality food service that meets the needs of pupils and staff. The Catering Partner will operate a fully commercial, self?financing catering model who will a provide a vibrant, modern dining experience that pupils actively choose to engage with. The successful partner will offer fresh, appealing, and nutritious food, delivered through a retail?led service style that reflects current high?street trends while remaining fully compliant with the School Food Standards. The School expects strong operational performance, excellent customer service, robust allergen management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This opportunity requires a provider with proven expertise in delivering commercially sustainable school catering, strong branding and merchandising, and the ability to create a welcoming, efficient, and pupil?focused dining environment. The contract will be awarded to the bidder offering the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), balancing quality, innovation, and value.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 066510-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Leighton Middle School

Leighton Middle School has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. You have 30 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Leighton Middle 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 Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £570,000 - £570,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 066510-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.