Contract Award Notice UK Published 2 July 2026

UK-Warwickshire: School catering services.

The Litmus Partnership

Contracting Authorities




Contracting authority:

Welford-on-Avon Primary School


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PVDZ-9393-WXZJ


Address:


Headland Road, Welford-on-Avon, Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 8ER
UK


Contact name:

Simon Quill


Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk


Telephone:

01276 673896


Website:

https://www.welfordonavonschool.co.uk/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Competitive flexible procedure


Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided


Competitive flexible procedure description:

Please see PSQ Document for more information.



Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No


Dynamic market:

No


Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Welford-on-Avon Primary School ~ Catering Tender


Reference number:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Welford-On-Avon Primary School
The annual contract value is approximately £80,000.00 and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 August 2026 and concluding 31 July 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of three years by mutual agreement.
Welford-On-Avon Primary School is a Nursery to Year 6 primary school located close to Stratford-Upon-Avon.. Currently 7% of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). The school has approximately 270 pupils on roll and 35 staff employed on site.
Welford on Avon Primary School is a high-achieving, larger-than-average rural primary and nursery school located in the beautiful village of Welford on Avon, Warwickshire. The school serves the local community and also welcomes pupils from surrounding villages. Our rich educational environment promotes positive attitudes and an ethos where every child is valued and given every opportunity to succeed. Emotional wellbeing is central to all we do. We aspire to build confidence across our school community through a culture of kindness, mutual respect, and consideration. By providing enriching experiences, we believe our pupils will enjoy their childhood while laying strong foundations for future challenges. Our broad and balanced curriculum enables all pupils to develop a thirst for learning, acquire new skills, and discover their unique talents. We also have a Resource Provision on site to support children with communication and interaction needs.

Please see PSQ Document for more information.
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https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1047907561

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/K88NV76DD4





Total value (estimated):


GBP 480,000 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 480,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 480,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

04/06/2026


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

20/07/2026


Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2026 to 31/07/2029


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


55524000 - School catering services.



Delivery regions:


UKG1 - Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire



Assessment summaries sent:

04/06/2026



Supplier




Supplier:

abm Catering Ltd


Companies House:

04168334


Address:


Eagle Court, 63-67 Saltisford
Warwick
CV34 4AF
UK


Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk


Telephone:

01276 673896


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Other organisations


Not provided