Search Education Trust - Catering Tender

Educo Consultancy and Facilities Management is conducting a single stage tender on behalf of the Search Education Trust to secure high quality catering services for Heartlands High School and The Grove School in the London Borough of Haringey. The contract is valued at 2,336,000 pounds excluding VAT, with an initial performance period from December 18, 2026, to December 31, 2029. There is a possibility for two one year extensions through December 31, 2031, contingent upon the attainment of agreed key performance indicators. This procurement is noted as being particularly suitable for small and medium sized enterprises. The award process consists of two stages, beginning with the submission of tender documents and followed by presentations and interviews. Evaluation is weighted toward the financial proposal at 60 percent, the operational response at 30 percent, and the organization's financial status at 10 percent. A mandatory requirement for all bidders is a comprehensive safeguarding policy that includes a formal declaration of duty of care and a commitment to protecting all individuals from harm regardless of age, disability, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The deadline for tender submissions is November 12, 2026, at 12:00pm via the designated electronic portal.