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Warrender Group of Primary Schools

WARRENDER GROUP OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS CATERING

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 19:24

Tender

19 Dec 2024 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Warrender Group of Primary Schools Catering, based in Middlesex, is overseeing a procurement process focused on school catering services across five primary schools in Hillingdon. The procurement, managed under the Light Touch Regime, follows a selective two-stage tender process comprising a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT). This contract, classified under the CPV code 55524000, is structured in two Lots and aims to optimise catering services starting from 1st August 2025 for Lot One, and 1st September 2025 for Lot Two. The contract term is set at three years with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline on 21st January 2025, encompassing a budget of £1.34 million. The procurement method adopted is a restricted procedure.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for growth, especially for businesses adept at managing catering services with a focus on quality and efficiency. Companies that can demonstrate robust service delivery, ensure compliance with TUPE regulations, and propose innovative food concepts are well-suited to compete. The successful service provider will have access to pooled resources, enhancing service optimisation and potential revenue. Catering businesses offering strong partnership ethos, and capable of meeting the annual turnover targets of approximately £445,000 across both Lots, will find this tender aligns well with strategic growth. The involvement of multiple suppliers, including large scale and SME entities such as Cleverchefs and HCL, underscores the competitive and dynamic environment awaiting potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Warrender Group of Primary Schools

Notice Description

Five primary schools in Hillingdon are collectively tendering their catering services, aiming to commence the contract on 1st August 2025 in Lot one, 1st September 2025 in Lot 2. Of these, two Schools have in-house services and three are delivered in from the production kitchen based at Whiteheath Junior School. As the Schools are in close proximity to each other they are pooling resources for this procurement to optimise and develop their catering provisions. The initial contract duration is set for three years, with a potential extension for two more years contingent on client satisfaction and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels. The Schools are tendering their catering services across two Lots using a two-stage tender process, beginning with a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting. This process is managed under the Light Touch Regime, and the schools reserve the right to refine the award criteria throughou

Lot Information

Lot 1

Five primary schools in Hillingdon are collectively tendering their catering services, aiming to commence the contract on 1st August 2025 in Lot one, 1st September 2025 in Lot 2. Of these, two Schools have in-house services and three are delivered in from the production kitchen based at Whiteheath Junior School. As the Schools are in close proximity to each other they are pooling resources for this procurement to optimise and develop their catering provisions. The initial contract duration is set for three years, with a potential extension for two more years contingent on client satisfaction and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels. The Schools are tendering their catering services across two Lots using a two-stage tender process, beginning with a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting. This process is managed under the Light Touch Regime, and the schools reserve the right to refine the award criteria throughout the process.* Lot One consists of four schools: Whiteheath Junior School, which includes the production kitchen for all four schools and delivers in the following three schools; Whiteheath Infant and Nursery School, St. Swithuns Catholic Primary School and Warrender School. Annual Turnover circa PS250,000.* Lot Two is Hayes Park Primary School, which has its own kitchen and dining facilities. Annual turnover circa PS195,000.This contract will reward maximising sales and FSM uptake through pro-active management, consistently high food quality and tangible contract support. The Schools and CCL expect the successful Contractor to reasonably guarantee their financial proposal and maintain excellent standards.The Schools have requested that in this tender exercise the bidders focus on:A TUPE Compliant Bid with additional recommendations on service equipment, serving points, staffing levels and a bespoke food concept to drive sales and uptake.In short, the Schools need to be convinced the bidders are able to deliver their promises, achieve their sales targets, deliver their service enhancements in full and support the Schools. Should the Schools not be convinced of this they reserve the right to revert to an 'insourced' solution or post no award. Any investment proposals will need to be consistent with ESFA guidelines.The successful bidder will be expected to operate with a strong partnership, integrity and honesty.

Renewal: The contract tenure is for an initial three year term and there is an option for both parties to extending the contract for another two years subject to performance and mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c9ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069184-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,340,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRENDER GROUP OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS CATERING
Contact Name
Procurement team at Cohesion
Contact Email
info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESEX
Postcode
HA4 8QG
Post Town
Harrow
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
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Ruislip
Westminster Constituency
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CLEVERCHEFS

HCL

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