Catering Services Tender for Park View School, Tottenham

Park View School, a non-selective secondary school in Tottenham maintained by Haringey Local Authority, is seeking a catering supplier to deliver full catering services from September 1, 2026. The school serves approximately 1,040 pupils, with around 50% eligible for free school meals, and was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in February 2023. The catchment area is highly diverse, with over 74% of pupils speaking English as an additional language. The contract will run for an initial 3-year period with options to extend for two further 1-year periods, operating on a 'Cost-Plus' basis with guarantees on labour and food costs. Current estimated sales turnover is £1 million over the initial 3-year period, with strong potential for growth. The successful supplier must have significant experience delivering quality catering services in secondary schools, proven capability in managing high-volume commercial budgets, a track record of increasing pupil meal uptake, and commitment to providing appealing, healthy, and educational lunchtime services. Local resources must be sufficient to maintain consistent service quality. London Academy of Excellence (LAE), a partner sixth-form college, will actively participate in the evaluation and selection process.