Tender

Harlington School Catering Tender 2026

PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 20:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Harlington School in Hayes is seeking a professional catering contractor through an open procurement process to provide high-quality catering services. This tender, titled "Harlington School Catering Tender 2026," falls under the school meals industry category and is managed by PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender expected to close on 8th June 2026. The contract, valued at £1.8 million, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run for three years with an optional one-year extension, supporting the school's commitment to nutritious and appealing food offerings for pupils and staff.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with experience in the high school catering sector to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise in innovative menu development and high-service standards. Companies that excel in managing catering operations on a similar scale, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in this process due to the emphasis on robust quality assurance and effective management structures. Engaging in this project allows successful bidders to build a long-term relationship with an educational institution committed to excellence in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harlington School Catering Tender 2026

Notice Description

The Harlington School in Hayes, is seeking to appoint a professional and experienced catering contractor to deliver high-quality catering services across the school. Harlington is looking for a provider with a strong track record of managing catering operations of a similar scale within the high school sector and the capability to deliver consistent, nutritious, and appealing food for pupils and staff. Through this tender process, the school aims to enhance its catering provision by partnering with a contractor who shares its commitment to high food standards, excellent service delivery, and continuous improvement. The successful provider will be expected to demonstrate effective management structures, robust quality assurance processes, and an innovative approach to menu development that supports healthy eating and a positive dining experience across the school. The advertised contract opportunity is a 3+1. To access the tender pack, please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com Additional information: To access the tender pack, please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32356b09-4b5e-4af3-ae90-1c1430d0d7c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2029f5d5-a110-4b81-bdc7-ed8348faac14
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
UB3 1PB
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Pinkwell
Westminster Constituency
Hayes and Harlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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