Catering Services Contract - Broxbourne School

Broxbourne School, an Outstanding-rated secondary school with 1,415 pupils and 200 staff, is seeking a catering provider to deliver comprehensive food services from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with an optional two-year extension. The school requires high-quality catering including breakfast, morning break, lunch, and after-school services, with fresh, healthy, and locally sourced ingredients prepared on site. The successful contractor must demonstrate excellence in food quality, health and safety compliance, staff management and development, and partnership working. The contract is valued at approximately £2,288,110 (£457,622 annually) and will be evaluated on 35% price and 65% quality, with best value prioritized over lowest cost. Applicants must have minimum annual turnover of £1 million and employers' and public liability insurance of £5 million. The procurement follows a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure: Stage 1 (Procurement Specific Questionnaire) will select 5-10 candidates scoring minimum 60%, followed by Stage 2 (Invitation to Tender). The school values innovative ideas, creative service enhancements, and a supportive management style that develops catering staff within the school's family-focused ethos.