Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery _ Luton
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery in Luton, an educational institution, is procuring a catering partner to provide school meals and associated catering services. The supplier will be expected to prepare and serve fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals exceeding School Food Standards, develop innovative menus, promote healthy eating and increase meal uptake, while delivering strong customer service and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and school leadership. The scope also includes robust safeguarding, allergen management and food safety, transparent open-book financial management, environmental and sustainability support, and continuous service improvement. The estimated contract value is £478,800, with an initial three-year term and an option to extend by two years, for a maximum duration of five years. Delivery will take place at Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery in Luton, within the United Kingdom. The critical qualification is proven experience of successfully delivering school catering services in an educational environment.
Buyer: Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery . Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £478.8k
- Bids close: 4 Dec 2026
- Location: Luton
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: School meals (15894210)
From the official notice
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School Cutenhoe Hill Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, professional and forward-thinking catering partner to deliver high-quality school meals and associated catering services. The School is committed to ensuring that every pupil has access to freshly prepared, nutritious and enjoyable meals that support health, wellbeing and educational attainment. The successful contractor will share the School's commitment to putting children at the centre of decision-making and delivering a catering service that reflects the values and aspirations of the School community. This procurement seeks to establish a genuine partnership between the School and its chosen caterer. The School is not simply seeking a food provider, but a collaborative organisation that places quality, service excellence, pupil experience and long-term relationship management at the heart of its delivery model. The successful contractor will be expected to: Deliver fresh, high-quality and nutritious meals that exceed School Food Standards requirements. Demonstrate a strong commitment to fresh food preparation and menu innovation. Provide excellent value for money whilst maintaining high standards of food quality and service. Develop positive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and School leadership. Promote healthy eating and encourage increased meal uptake. Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, allergen management and food safety requiremen...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 4 Dec 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £478.8k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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