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Surrey Primary Cluster 4 Catering Tender

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Deadline
157 days left
August 31, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
007841-2026
Value
£7
Location
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 29, 2026

Deadline for Questions

August 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

August 31, 2026

Contract Start Date

August 31, 2026

Budget
£7
Duration
36 months
Location
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Type
Restricted Procedure
56
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

This cluster of 7 Surrey primary schools are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026 (TBC). There will also be 6 schools with a Delivered Meal Service from one of these schools. You will be bidding for the Schools as individual Lots and the Schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

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Requirements & Qualifications

13 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (3)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Submit a bid for the catering contracts by the deadline: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00.
--Bids must specify which individual school lots they are applying for.
--If shortlisted, be available to make presentations to the schools.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for standard public procurement exclusion criteria.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Be a legal entity capable of providing school catering services (CPV 55524000).
--Be able to operate and deliver services within Surrey, UK.
--Be prepared to bid for individual school lots.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Demonstrate capability to provide comprehensive catering services for primary schools.
--Possess the logistical capability to provide a Delivered Meal Service to 6 schools from one central school location.
--Be prepared to make presentations to individual schools if shortlisted.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Be able to provide catering services for a contract duration of 36 months.
--Be able to deliver services for the estimated contract value (note: the stated value of 7 EUR is highly unusual and likely an error; bidders should seek clarification).

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
007841-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record provides structured data for a tender seeking catering services for seven Surrey primary schools, with contracts starting September 1, 2026, allowing bids for individual lots and requiring presentations from shortlisted companies.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
007841-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS Release Package provides structured data about the restricted tender for catering services across 7 Surrey primary schools, detailing the contracting authority and the tender's initiation.

Official PDF VersionPDF
007841-2026_official.pdf

This document is a tender notice for catering contracts across 7 Surrey primary schools, with bids accepted for individual lots and a contract start date of 1st September 2026.

Tender NoticeHTM
007841-2026.html

This tender notice invites bids for catering contracts for a cluster of 7 Surrey primary schools, with individual schools available as lots and a contract start date of September 1, 2026, where shortlisted companies will present their proposals.

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56
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for school catering services presents significant quality concerns, primarily due to an erroneous estimated value and the complete absence of evaluation criteria, which severely impact its fairness and clarity. While basic information is present, critical details for a robust and transparent procurement process are missing.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code correctly, and the submission period is reasonable. However, the estimated value of 7 EUR is a critical error in disclosure, and the liable person and procedure codes are missing, impacting legal compliance regarding accurate and complete information.

Erroneous estimated value (7 EUR)
Missing liable person
Clarity55/100

The service description is clear regarding the scope and lot structure. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria makes it impossible for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed, and the erroneous estimated value creates significant ambiguity regarding the contract's true financial scope.

No evaluation criteria specified
Erroneous estimated value (7 EUR) creates ambiguity
Completeness60/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, and duration are provided. However, the tender is critically incomplete due to the absence of evaluation criteria and the erroneous estimated value. Detailed content summaries for core tender specifications are also lacking.

Missing evaluation criteria
Erroneous estimated value (7 EUR)
Fairness45/100

The absence of objective and transparent evaluation criteria is a major fairness concern, as bidders cannot understand the basis for selection. The erroneous estimated value is highly misleading. The lack of e-submission also presents a barrier to equal access for all potential bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
Erroneous estimated value (7 EUR) is misleading
Practicality55/100

The lack of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. The erroneous estimated value makes it impractical for bidders to prepare realistic financial proposals. There is also a minor inconsistency in the contract start date.

No e-submission supported
Erroneous estimated value (7 EUR) hinders practical bidding
Data Consistency65/100

The most significant data inconsistency is the estimated value of 7 EUR, which is clearly incorrect for the scope of services. There is also an inconsistency between the stated contract start date and the description, and some key fields like liable person and procedure codes are unpopulated.

Erroneous estimated value (7 EUR)
Inconsistent contract start date (field vs. description)
Sustainability20/100

The tender shows no indication of incorporating green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This represents a significant missed opportunity to align with modern sustainable procurement practices.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of service scope and lot structure
CPV code correctly assigned
Long submission period (7 months) allows ample preparation
Documents are available (though content summaries are generic)
No disputes or suspensions reported

Concerns

Erroneous estimated value (7 EUR) is a critical flaw
Complete absence of evaluation criteria
No electronic submission supported
Lack of sustainability, social, or innovation considerations
Inconsistencies in contract start date and missing key fields

Recommendations

1. Immediately correct the estimated contract value to reflect the true scope of the services.
2. Clearly define and publish objective evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and transparency.
3. Implement electronic submission capabilities to enhance accessibility and efficiency for bidders.

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