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Surrey Primary Cluster 5 Catering Tender

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Deadline
157 days left
August 31, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
008663-2026
Value
£6
Location
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 30, 2026

Deadline for Questions

August 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

August 31, 2026

Contract Start Date

August 31, 2026

Budget
£6
Duration
36 months
Location
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Type
Restricted Procedure
51
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

This cluster of 6 Surrey schools are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026 (TBC). There is a further school who will have a Delivered Meal Service from St Ann's. You will be bidding for each school individually and the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

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Requirements & Qualifications

15 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (6)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (4)
Technical (3)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS6
--Bids must be submitted for each school individually.
--Companies must participate in a shortlisting process.
--Shortlisted companies will be required to make presentations to the schools.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--The bidding entity must be a catering company.
--The bidding entity must be capable of providing catering services to a cluster of six Surrey primary schools.
--The bidding entity must be capable of providing a delivered meal service from St Ann's to an additional school.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Ability to deliver comprehensive school catering services.
--Ability to provide a delivered meal service from St Ann's Heath Junior School to a designated additional school.
--Capability to prepare and deliver presentations to the schools if shortlisted.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial standing) are detailed in the provided information.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
008663-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record provides structured, machine-readable data detailing the initiation of a catering services tender for St Ann's Heath Junior School (RM&C) and associated Surrey schools, including buyer identification and contact information.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
008663-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS data package provides structured information regarding a restricted tender for school catering services across a cluster of Surrey schools, with individual bidding and a contract start date of September 2026.

Official PDF VersionPDF
008663-2026_official.pdf

This document is a tender notice for catering services for a cluster of 6 Surrey primary schools, with individual bidding for each school and an estimated contract start date of 1st September 2026.

Tender NoticeHTM
008663-2026.html

This tender notice invites catering companies to bid for individual contracts across a cluster of six Surrey primary schools, with a contract start date of 1st September 2026, an estimated total value of £6 (excluding VAT) for a 3-year term, and shortlisted companies will be invited to make presentations.

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51
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for school catering services is significantly flawed by an extremely low estimated value and critical omissions in documentation, severely impacting its fairness, completeness, and legal compliance.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance45/100

The estimated value of 6 EUR for a 36-month catering contract for multiple schools is highly problematic and raises serious concerns about transparency and legal compliance. Mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements are explicitly stated as missing, which are fundamental legal requirements. While the CPV code is correct and the procedure type is defined (though codes are missing), these omissions are severe.

Highly problematic estimated value (6 EUR)
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Clarity65/100

The general description of the service scope and process (individual bidding, presentations) is clear. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria and detailed tender specifications beyond high-level summaries significantly reduces clarity for potential bidders. The AI-extracted requirements highlight what is missing rather than providing comprehensive detail.

No evaluation criteria specified
Lack of detailed tender specifications beyond summaries
Completeness55/100

The tender is notably incomplete. Key information such as the liable person is missing. Crucially, the estimated value of 6 EUR is either a severe error or intentionally misleading. There are no detailed tender documents summarized, only administrative and OCDS data. Mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria are all explicitly noted as missing.

Highly problematic estimated value (6 EUR)
Missing liable person
Fairness40/100

Fairness is severely compromised. The estimated value of 6 EUR is misleading and could deter legitimate bidders, suggesting a lack of transparency. The absence of specified evaluation criteria makes the selection process opaque and highly subjective, potentially allowing for bias. The lack of e-submission also creates barriers to equal access for all potential bidders.

Highly problematic estimated value (6 EUR)
No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality60/100

The tender lacks support for electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. While the contract duration and start date are generally known, the absence of detailed financing information (beyond the problematic 6 EUR value) and the lack of e-submission reduce overall practicality.

No e-submission
Lack of detailed financing information
Data Consistency60/100

The most significant data inconsistency is the estimated value of 6 EUR, which is illogical for the described scope. There is a minor inconsistency between the contract start date in the timeline and the description (TBC). Additionally, codes for the procedure type are missing, contributing to data gaps.

Highly inconsistent estimated value (6 EUR)
Minor date inconsistency for contract start
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any explicit requirements or considerations for green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the service scope and process
CPV code is correctly assigned
Contract duration is clearly specified
Documents are listed as available (though content is sparse)
No reported disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Extremely problematic estimated value (6 EUR)
Missing evaluation criteria, leading to an opaque selection process
Lack of detailed tender specifications and comprehensive requirements
Absence of mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements
No electronic submission option

Recommendations

1. Immediately correct and publish the accurate estimated contract value to ensure transparency and attract suitable bidders.
2. Develop and clearly specify objective evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and transparent selection process.
3. Provide comprehensive tender documentation, including detailed specifications, terms and conditions, and all mandatory legal requirements.

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