Catering Services Contract - Oakwood Park Grammar School, Maidstone

Oakwood Park Grammar School, a boys' grammar school with academy status in Maidstone, Kent, is seeking a catering contractor to provide comprehensive food services to 1,086 pupils and 86 staff members. The 3-year contract (1 August 2026 – 31 July 2029), with an optional 2-year extension, covers breakfast, morning break, lunch, after-school services, and hospitality. The school prioritizes fresh, locally-sourced ingredients prepared on-site, flexible menus tailored to student needs, and a supportive management approach aligned with the school's family ethos. The procurement uses a Competitive Flexible Procedure with two stages: Stage 1 (PSQ) will shortlist 5-10 candidates scoring minimum 60%; Stage 2 (ITT) will evaluate tenders on 35% price and 65% quality, with selection based on best value rather than lowest cost. The current annual contract value is £304,752. Eligible contractors must have minimum annual turnover of £1 million and employers' liability and public liability insurance of at least £5 million. Hospitality services will be billed separately under a guaranteed performance contract model.