Catering Services Contract for Pinner Wood Primary School

Pinner Wood School, a primary school in Pinner, Middlesex (London Borough of Harrow) with approximately 670 students aged 3-11 and 80 staff members, is seeking a catering service provider. The contract includes the supply and management of catering services through a modern, well-equipped kitchen facility serving the main restaurant. As part of this tender, the successful bidder must provide capital investment to replace two aging range cookers with two new induction hobs and compatible cookware to support efficient and sustainable meal delivery. The contract begins January 1, 2026 for an initial three-year term with a two-year extension option, subject to satisfactory performance and agreement on budgets and service levels. The school prioritizes high meal uptake, consistent food quality, and excellent service standards. The procurement follows a two-stage Competitive Flexible approach: a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting, managed under the Light Touch Regime. The school reserves the right to refine award criteria throughout the process. The winning bidder must credit the catering procurement costs in their first monthly invoice to the school.