Wilson's School Catering Services Tender

Wilson's School is seeking a high-quality catering contractor to provide meals and hospitality services to approximately 1,328 pupils and 120 staff members. The three-year contract (September 2027 to August 2030, with potential two-year extension) covers breakfast, morning break, lunch, and after-school catering, plus event catering. The school values fresh, locally sourced ingredients, nutritious meals, and exceptional service that reflects its commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive dining. Key requirements include managing dietary requirements and allergies, offering diverse options (Halal, vegetarian, plant-based, gluten-free), maintaining efficient service with minimal queues, supporting the existing catering team, and demonstrating continuous improvement. The contractor must have £5 million insurance, £1 million minimum annual turnover, and work collaboratively with the school on sustainable sourcing and food education. This is a Competitive Flexible Procedure with stage 1 PSQ and stage 2 ITT evaluation (35% price, 65% quality). Current contract value is approximately £2.68 million over three years. The incumbent contractor is Cucina.