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# The FitzWimarc School - Catering Tender

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-fitzwimarc-school-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-06d537). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The FitzWimarc School: "The FitzWimarc School - Catering Tender". Published status: active. Published Value: £3,361,925. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The FitzWimarc School](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-fitzwimarc-school-urn-141841)
- **Published Value:** £3,361,925 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 September 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** School catering services
- **Delivery Location:** UKH3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-fitzwimarc-school-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-06d537#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d537`

## Before you bid
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- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-fitzwimarc-school-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-06d537#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com%2Frespond%2FMB89FN873Q)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-fitzwimarc-school-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-06d537#participate

## Description
The FitzWimarc School is a mixed comprehensive of approximately 1800 pupils. It has served the town of Rayleigh for 90 years and has a long tradition of excellence in education.
The school has consistently achieved examination results that have been well above national averages.
The FitzWimarc School is extremely proud of its excellent reputation, not only within the town of Rayleigh but across the county of Essex. Our vision is to be ambitious for every student, ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. High standards of behaviour are underpinned by our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience.
Further information regarding the School can be obtained here: https://www.fitzwimarc.com/
Tender information:
The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent catering services to The FitzWimarc School, which has 1770 pupils of which approximately 12% are eligible for free school meals, and 230 teaching and support staff. 
The contract term being tendered is for three years, 1st September 2027 – 31st August 2030. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st August 2032.
The school has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) to participate in the School Rebuilding Programme, with construction works scheduled to commence in October 2026 and continue over a five-year period.
The school kitchen and dining hall are excluded from the programme scope, as they are housed within a modern building completed in 2021 and already benefit from extensive contemporary facilities.
During the redevelopment, the Sixth Form servery will relocate to a temporary facility before moving into a new permanent building in 2030. Throughout this period, flexibility and adaptability will be essential to ensure that our Sixth Form students continue to receive a high-quality catering offer that supports their wellbeing and academic success.
The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current catering services at the School. This includes but is not limited to; breakfast, morning break, lunchtime and after school services, over the academic year, plus hospitality services upon request.
The school is keen to secure a high quality catering service including fresh locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, with a menu design that is flexible to suit the requirements of the school’s specific students. The school is proud of its ‘family ethos’ and expects both a tightly managed service and a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the catering staff. 
The school has an outstanding reputation for sporting excellence, competing successfully at both regional and national levels. To support this high level of participation, students need convenient access to nutritious, high-quality food throughout the day, providing the energy required for the wide range of extracurricular c...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-fitzwimarc-school-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-06d537)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £3,361,925

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2027 to 31/08/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F071210-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-28T12:19:01.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T04:32:27.327Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06d537