Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ~ Catering tender
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
18 December 2026
58 days remaining
Published
6 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Blessed Hugh Faringdon is a Catholic state secondary school in Reading in Berkshire, England. The school has approximately 1050 pupils on roll and around 125 teaching and non-teaching staff.
The contract being tendered is for three plus two years in duration from April 2027 Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Blessed Hugh Faringdon expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of the catering services.
The school expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of the school. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
Additional details
Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 -year basis. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price.
The value of the current contract is: - 2025/ 2026 Student Break Cash sales£61,115 Student Lunch Cash Sales £94,255 Free School Meals £29,386 Free Staff meals£4,640 Staff Cash Sales£4,212 Total£193,608 Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 year basis. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Reading:-School-cat... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3MV6C49QN4
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The school is looking for a catering provider to run its food services for about 1,050 pupils and staff for an initial three‑year term, with an optional two‑year extension. The contract covers all meals and cash sales and the school wants a provider that aligns with its Catholic values and offers good value for money.
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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolKey Dates
Published
6 August 2026
Submission deadline
18 December 2026
Notice type
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