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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ~ Catering tender
Published value
£967,540
Submission deadline 18 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School: "Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ~ Catering tender". Published status: active. Published value: £967,540. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 18 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: litmustms.co.uk.
| Contracting Authority | Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Scope & Categories | SERVICES (1 lot) | Submission Window | 102d 9h left 18 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Legal Basis & Regime | 2023/54 · Competitive flexible procedure · Above threshold | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £967,540 |
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Procedure methodCompetitive flexible procedure | Procurement categoryservices |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdYes | Legal basisUKPGA · 2023/54 | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadline18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST | Electronic submissionallowed | Submission languagesen |
Published6 Aug 2026, 14:56 BST | Last source update6 Aug 2026, 14:56 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationSchool catering services | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06de03 | ||
How to participate
Submission methodNot published | Electronic submissionallowed | Clarification deadline18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST |
Submission languagesen | Expression of interest deadlineNot published | E-Sourcing Portal |
Submission instructions https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3MV6C49QN4 | ||
What is being bought
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
What changed
From the official release history
- tender value changed
6 Aug 2026, 14:56 BST - Status changed to active
6 Aug 2026, 14:56 BST - Official notice release published
6 Aug 2026, 14:56 BST - Submission deadline changed to 18 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
6 Aug 2026, 14:56 BST - Buyer information updated
6 Aug 2026, 14:56 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedactiveRenewalPublished value£967,540The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract period1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST — 1 Apr 2030, 00:59 BSTEligibilitySME eligibleOptions / renewal3+2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Timeline
- Procedure published
6 Aug 2026, 14:56 BST - Submission deadline
18 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PYRT-7898-QRGRDocuments (2)
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- 6 Aug 2026, 14:56 BST
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