Catering Services Contract - St Angela's Ursuline School, London

St Angela's Ursuline School, a voluntary-aided Catholic secondary school for girls (11-16) located in London Borough of Newham, is seeking a catering services contractor. The school serves 1,304 pupils, of which approximately 44% are eligible for free school meals, plus approximately 115 teaching and support staff. The contract runs for three years (1 August 2027 – 31 July 2030) with an optional two-year extension to 31 July 2032. Services include breakfast, morning break, and lunchtime catering throughout the academic year, plus hospitality services upon request. The Client requires fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, with flexible, nutritionally balanced, and inclusive menus that accommodate diverse dietary requirements. The annual contract value is £429,868 (total three-year value: £2,149,340). Procurement will use a Competitive Flexible Procedure with two stages: Stage 1 (Procurement Specific Questionnaire) will select 5-10 candidates scoring minimum 60%; Stage 2 (Invitation to Tender) will evaluate responses at 35% price and 65% quality. Minimum requirements: £1 million annual turnover, £5 million employers' and public liability insurance, and compliance with London living wage. The current contractor is Impact Food Group. The Client seeks a collaborative partner committed to best value, operational excellence, staff development, and cost-effectiveness.