Willowfield and Kelmscott Schools Catering Services

Willowfield School and Kelmscott School are conducting a competitive flexible procedure to appoint a single contractor for the provision of school catering services across both secondary institutions. While a single supplier will be selected through this collaborative market test, each school will maintain its own individual contract. The estimated total value of the procurement is 3,600,000 GBP including VAT. The initial term of performance is scheduled from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions extending the period to 31 March 2032, subject to written agreement. The award decision is heavily weighted toward quality, which accounts for 70% of the evaluation and is assessed through written responses, presentations, and reference checks. The procurement process involves a selection and shortlisting stage followed by an invitation to tender. Interested bidders, including small and medium-sized enterprises, must submit requests to participate via the Bidiful Portal by 17 November 2026. Administration and documentation access are managed through designated contacts at Willowfield School, Kelmscott School, and Ace Advice.