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    ContractsCatering Services Contract for Cotham School - 3 Year Tender
    Awarded contract

    Catering Services Contract for Cotham School - 3 Year Tender

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 16 Jul 2026

    Cotham School is tendering for a three-year catering contract across two Bristol sites, requiring an innovative contractor committed to high-quality service, sustainability, and staff welfare.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 16 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 16 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • IS
      Innovate Services Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    16 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Cotham School is seeking a catering contractor to provide food service and hospitality across two sites: the secondary school at Cotham Lawn Road and the sixth form centre at Charnwood House. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 with optional one-year extensions. The successful contractor will deliver high-quality meal services including free school meals, manage approximately £352,000 in annual revenue across both locations, and operate on a guaranteed performance basis with net food cost pricing. The tender welcomes innovative proposals that enhance food quality, environmental sustainability, and carbon neutrality while meeting the school's environmental policies. Contractors must demonstrate commitment to staff welfare, progressive employment practices, and regular customer engagement through digital and social media platforms. Evidence of sustainability planning and social value reporting through management reviews will be required throughout the contract term.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In facilities management, Cotham School has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. Innovate Services Limited1× · 100%

    Across facilities management, the most active winners are The Lunch Bag Limited, GLANMORE FOODS LTD, JCT Bradbury Ltd T/a Irish School Meals — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05f2a8

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    Buyer
    Cotham School
    Sector
    Facilities Management