Tanfield School - Catering & Cleaning Services
About This Opportunity
governance & public sector services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Tanfield School - Catering & Cleaning Services. By EDEN Learning TRUST. Awarded to.
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Lot 1 - Catering Services and Lot 2 - Cleaning Services
Tanfield School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering and cleaning service.
The school is a secondary academy based in Tanfield and part of Eden Learning Trust.
The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is:
Catering - 05 April 2026
Cleaning - 31 May 2026
Lot 1 - Catering Services
The services at the school are outsourced.
The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of morning breaks and full lunch service for each school day.
The catering facilities at the school include 2 dining halls both with servery’s and take place over two sittings.
Across the school there are currently 692 pupils on roll for the academic year 2024/25. Of this figure, 235 pupils are entitled to Free School Meals.
TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. No members of the catering team are part of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The school is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and ongoing.
The school is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menu ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly.
Lot 2 - Cleaning Services
The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time.
TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.
One member of the cleaning team is a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and all details are in the tender documentation.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 5, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 041254-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by EDEN LEARNING TRUST. 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 Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Compass Contract Services was awarded the contract for £1,496,895. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 041254-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Compass Contract Services. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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