Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a single provider who can provide planned preventative maintenance, Reactive call out services for Gas and Electrical Catering Equipment. If you are interested in submitting a response against this requirement, please register against Project_ 5613 and itt_4684 on the NHS Commercial Solutions Bravo E-tendering portal to access the full tender documentation.
https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk
You will need to submit your tender via the Bravo portal no later than 12:0Hrs on 7th September 2026
Hampshire and isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustSouth EastWAC-629023
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Kings Hill School ~ Catering tender
Kings Hill School and Nursery first opened in March 1998. Graded as Outstanding by Ofsted, it is a very popular school in the heart of the Kings Hill community, just outside West Malling in Kent. We have 420 children in the main school and every year we enrol approximately 75 nursery children, aged 2 – 4 years.
The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 475 students on roll and 78 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements which will provide our children with nutritious and attractive menus on a weekly basis. The school has not tested the market for a number of years and would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.
The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from January 2027 to December 2030 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the school a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with Kings Hill School and Nursery for the duration of this contract.
The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that school will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days.
The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which currently includes morning breakfast club, lunch, after school club and free issue requirements. Free school meals will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost.
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: -
2024/ 20252025/2026 (Estimated)
Cash sales£46,626.10£50,356.18
Free School Meals £77,238.40£77,570.28
Wrap Around Care £11,111.10£11,941.25
Total£134,975.60£139,867.71
Kings Hill School and Nursery expect the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The school expects the successful tenderer to clearly demonstrate, through their bid, how they will support and embody our school values, delivering an inclusive and customer-focused service that prioritises safeguarding, promotes healthy lifestyles, and meets the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with SEND. These principles are central to the provision of high-quality services that enable children to thrive.
Tenderers will be required to provide a transparent breakdown of their pricing model, including food costs, labour costs, management fees, overheads, and margin assumptions. The school reserves the right to seek clarification regarding any pricing assumptions to ensure that submissions represent a sustainable and deliverable service offering.
The school places significant importance on the delivery of meaningful social value and expects tenderers to demonstrate how their proposed service will contribute positively to the school community, and the Kings Hill local economy. Tenderers should outline initiatives relating to employment and training opportunities, community engagement, sustainability, and activities that will enhance the experience and wellbeing of pupils, staff, and visitors. In addition, the school would welcome consideration of inward capital investment as part of the Contractor’s tender submission. Tenderers are encouraged to propose investments that enhance the catering environment, service offer, and customer experience, with particular emphasis on improvements within the existing dining area. Any proposed investment should clearly demonstrate the benefits to the school, the catering service, and the wider school community, together with details of the level of investment, timescales, and anticipated outcomes.
Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 year basis.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-School-catering-services./9CJ35975GZ
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/9CJ35975GZ
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ~ Catering tender
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
VIVID wishes to procure a high-quality catering service for its four Extra Care housing schemes:
• Abbey Court, Basingstoke
• Campbell Place, Fleet
• Rowan Court, Chandler's Ford
• Surrey Court, Chandler's Ford
The service supports over 200 customers, including older people living with dementia, frailty and a range of health and support needs. The catering provision plays a key role in customers' daily lives, providing nutritious meals, opportunities for social interaction, and supporting independence, wellbeing and community connection.
We aim to establish a sustainable, customer-focused catering service that delivers consistently high standards of food quality, choice and service across all schemes.
Adult Social Care Catering Services - Market Engagement
Milton Keynes City Council is seeking to engage with the market to inform the future development of food provision services across its service areas in Adult Social Care. The Council is now reviewing its future requirements to ensure its catering arrangements remain fit for purpose, best value for money and provide quality for our customers.
This market engagement exercise aims to:
• Understand the current market capability
• Explore innovative delivery models
• Assess supplier capacity, sustainability, and resilience
• Inform future procurement strategy
We are keen to hear from providers on the questions published contained within the market engagement document on our e-tendering portal In-Tend . Please respond to the questions latest by 5pm on Thursday 2nd July 2026 via In-Tend Correspondence section/market engagement stage.
The Market Engagement document can be accessed on our e-tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home