Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools ~ Catering Tender
The contract covers the provision of school catering services for Dane Royd Infant and Junior School and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior School, two independent schools working together to serve their local community. The supplier will provide healthy, nutritious meals for pupils, take an active interest in the schools’ educational activities and community, and manage meal production for both sites; Mackie Hill’s meals will be prepared and cooked at Dane Royd before being transported to Mackie Hill. The expected annual contract value is £129,000, with an initial three-year term and two optional one-year extensions, commencing on 1 August 2027. The delivery locations are the two schools, with Dane Royd serving approximately 360 pupils including nursery children and Mackie Hill serving approximately 172 pupils. The critical qualification requirement is that the appointed contractor must be suitably qualified to deliver the schools’ catering requirements, as assessed through the pre-selection questionnaire.
Buyer: Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £645k
- Bids close: 19 Mar 2027
- Location: Wakefield
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Jul 2030
- Category: School catering services (55524000)
From the official notice
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Dare Royd and Mackie Hill Junior and Infant Schools. The expected annual value is £129,000 with a contract length of 3 years plus optional 2 x 1-year extensions. Dane Royd and Mackie Hill are independent schools who work together for the benefit of the community they serve. Both schools wish to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the school catering requirement, but also who will take an interest in the school, the pupils’ educational activity and the community. Whilst the winning contractor will contract with each school separately, the schools will not appoint separate contractors following completion of this process. Dane Royd has 360 pupils, including nursery, its values are Perseverance; Respectful; Open- Minded; Understanding; Determined; (PROUD). The school has a stand-alone kitchen service healthy and nutritious meals to their pupils. They have outsourced the meal provision to a catering contractor and is coming to the end of a 5-year contract. The school requires a new contract to commence on 1st August 2027. Mackie Hill has 172 pupils; relationships are at the heart of everything they do. They place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and understood. Alongside this nurturing approach, they hold high expectations of both their children and our staff - in behaviour, presentation and effort – because they believe that children flourish when ...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 19 Mar 2027.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £645k.
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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