Family-run · Independent · Est. 2001
We run compliant catering and cleaning tenders for schools and multi-academy trusts across England, then help make sure your contractor delivers what they promised.
Trusted by schools and trusts from the south coast to Wigan and Northumberland
Expert support from tender to the final day of the contract.
Tailored consultancy that helps your school or trust meet the needs of students, staff and governors: better value, better service quality, and support when you need it.
A fully managed tender and evaluation service, tailored to your school or trust. We benchmark every proposal, run each stage for you and keep the process fully compliant with the Procurement Act.
Confidence that your provider is delivering on the promises made at tender. We observe the service on site, then give you a clear report with practical action points.
Can't see exactly what you need? With decades of combined experience, we can help with a wide range of catering, cleaning and FM challenges.
We do the heavy lifting. You stay in control.
Our clients always have control. We provide you with the tools and expert advice based on benchmarked data and industry best practice. Once you have made your appointment, we stay with you long after the contract is signed.
We listen to what students, staff and governors need, and review how your current service is performing.
A tailored specification and a fully compliant tender, run in line with the latest procurement legislation.
We benchmark every proposal. We aim for the best value for money, which isn't always the lowest price.
We guide you through award and a smooth handover to your chosen contractor.
We support you for a full year after award as part of our fixed fee. Ongoing monitoring audits are also available.
Honest advice, from people who know the industry inside out.
We know the education market in depth; what can be achieved and what it should cost. We've helped hundreds of schools and trusts just like yours.
A transparent, fixed fee with no hidden costs. We're confident you'll recover our cost, and more, over the life of the contract.
Completely independent and owned by our partners, so our advice is impartial, pragmatic and based on evidence based facts.
Twelve months' support after award as standard, plus monitoring to make sure your contractor keeps its financial and quality promises.
Long-term partnerships, built on trust.
"I have worked with RM&C Consultants for 25 years in three very different schools and their catering advice and support has been invaluable in each unique setting. They have been instrumental in helping us deliver an outstanding catering service for our pupils and staff."
"We were delighted with the service from start to finish. The tendering process was explained with clarity throughout, and the guidance in preparing documents at each stage proved invaluable."
"RM&C's specialist tender service for schools cleaning and catering is truly excellent. Their expertise made the complex procurement process seamless and delivered an outstanding outcome for our Trust."
Case study · Surrey
In September 2025, Surrey's local-authority catering provider began a consultation that led to its closure from the 2026/27 academic year. We acted quickly, running thorough, compliant tenders that let each school take control and appoint the provider that was right for its own needs.
The people you'll actually work with.
We've worked for contractors of every size, from small local firms to the largest national operators. Now we sit on your side of the table. Our team have been with us for years and know our clients by name.
In memory of Mike Pooleman. RM&C was founded in 2001 by Mike and Oliver Parker. Whilst we have grown over the years, we hold the independent, honest approach that Mike started at the heart of everything we do.
At the helm since 2016, after senior leadership roles at some of the UK's leading catering and FM businesses.
Over 40 years in contract catering, almost 20 of them working the contractor's side, so she knows exactly what schools need.
From Raymond Blanc's two-Michelin-star Le Manoir to a first-class honours degree in Business Management, Tim brings energy and a modern approach to every project.
Co-founded RM&C in 2001. His career includes catering at Gatwick Airport, 10 Downing Street and HMS Belfast.
Amy is here to keep our tenders on track, check in with our existing clients and support with our hugely popular contract monitoring service.
Our facilities management and fire safety expert, with 30+ years across education, construction and commercial sectors.
The friendly backbone of RM&C, guarded by our excitable office dog, Finley.
They are here to support with any query and know all of our clients by name.
We'd love to hear from you.
Tell us a little about your school or trust and we'll be in touch to talk through what you need. No obligation, just an open conversation.
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