Catering Services Contract Tender - Rickmansworth School

Rickmansworth School, a secondary school in Hertfordshire, is seeking a professional catering contractor to provide food services and related support. The contract will commence on 1st August 2026 for an initial three-year term (ending 31st July 2029), with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement based on performance. The contract includes termly and annual reviews and a break clause for both parties. The projected five-year turnover is approximately £2.5 million. The school requires a contractor who can deliver high-quality food, excellent service, realistic sales targets, and ongoing community support. This is a Competitive Flexible, Two Stage, Light Touch Regime tender process. Bidders must demonstrate their ability to deliver on promises, achieve sales projections, and implement service enhancements aligned with DFE guidelines. Registration and contract documents are available free of charge at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home. The school reserves the right to consider an insourced solution or make no award if not satisfied with proposals.