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The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender

THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY

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04 Jul 2025 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highcrest Academy in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, conducted a procurement process for school catering services under a restricted procedure. The tender, titled "The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender," sought a contractor for providing innovative food services to 1,065 students and 145 staff members. With a contract start date set for 1st September 2025, this process concluded with an award to Harrison Catering Services Limited, who will deliver the services until 31st August 2030. Classified under the CPV code 55524000, the industry category is school catering services, focusing on the South East region of the UK. Key timelines included the tender period, which ended on 23rd June 2025, and the award date on the same day, with the notice published on 4th July 2025. The total contract value is £1,332,926.66.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth for those in the catering and food service industry, particularly large companies experienced in school catering. With a focus on innovative food concepts tailored to diverse student tastes, businesses capable of offering creative meal solutions are best suited to thrive. Although this particular tender has been awarded, similar opportunities can benefit various businesses, including those looking to supply to public sector academies and schools. The suitability for SMEs indicates that smaller enterprises with the necessary expertise can also compete effectively in such processes in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Highcrest Academy is a Secondary School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Moving from a 'fresh start' school in 2001 to gaining its specialist status in Technology in 2006, The school converted to an academy in 2011. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1065 students on roll and 145 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53a4b069-16a7-4891-a541-e54cd160c470
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f13c8ca-aa78-415e-a534-02cea7d0a1f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,332,926 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,332,926 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
HP13 7NQ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Totteridge and Bowerdean
Westminster Constituency
Wycombe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARRISON CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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