Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools ~ Catering Tender
Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior SchoolsEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
19 March 2027
158 days remaining
Published
12 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The expected annual value is £129,000 with a contract length of 3 years plus optional 2 x 1-year extensions. Dane Royd and Mackie Hill are independent schools who work together for the benefit of the community they serve.
Both schools wish to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the school catering requirement, but also who will take an interest in the school, the pupils’ educational activity and the community. Whilst the winning contractor will contract with each school separately, the schools will not appoint separate contractors following completion of this process.
Dane Royd has 360 pupils, including nursery, its values are Perseverance; Respectful; Open- Minded; Understanding; Determined; (PROUD). The school has a stand-alone kitchen service healthy and nutritious meals to their pupils.
Key dates
- Commences
- 1st August 2027
- Duration
- 3 years
Eligibility & compliance
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Dare Royd and Mackie Hill Junior and Infant Schools.
Additional details
They have outsourced the meal provision to a catering contractor and is coming to the end of a 5-year contract. The school requires a new contract to commence on 1st August 2027.
Mackie Hill has 172 pupils; relationships are at the heart of everything they do. They place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and understood.
Alongside this nurturing approach, they hold high expectations of both their children and our staff - in behaviour, presentation and effort – because they believe that children flourish when they are supported to aim high. The school motto, “kind hearts, ambitious minds,” captures their vision perfectly.
They are committed to developing kind, compassionate young people with strong self-esteem, curiosity and the motivation to achieve the very best they can. They want their children not only to succeed academically, but also to grow into thoughtful, confident members of society.
Mackie Hill meal service is prepared and cooked at Dane Royd, then transported to Mackie Hill. 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-Wakefield:-School-c... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/656Y95UJK6
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Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior SchoolsKey Dates
Published
12 October 2026
Submission deadline
19 March 2027
Notice type
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