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Whitehall Infant & Junior Schools - Catering Services Tender

WHITEHALL INFANT SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for catering services at Whitehall Infant & Junior Schools has completed, with the contract awarded to Accent Catering Services Ltd. The buying organisation, Whitehall Infant School, located in Middlesex, sought providers for school catering services encompassing all meal and hospitality provisions. This process was conducted through a restricted procedure under the category of services, specifically school catering, with the procurement overseen by public bodies. The contract was set to commence on 1 August 2025, offering a duration of three years with a possible extension of up to two additional years. Proposals needed to be submitted by 21 March 2025, focusing on both price and compliance with the outlined requirements. The tender covered the UKI region, centred around London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the school catering services sector, particularly those experienced in educational environments. With a substantial contract value of £1,192,770 and the engagement of services across school meal times and events, companies that specialise in efficient catering operations and have experience with public sector and TUPE regulations will be well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could particularly utilise this contract to expand their market reach and operational capacity in the UK, despite the final selection process being rigorous, targeting a well-defined group of highly suitable suppliers.

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Notice Title

Whitehall Infant & Junior Schools - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Whitehall Infant & Junior Schools are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which may include morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Whitehall Infant & Junior Schools are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which may include morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2025. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042787-2025
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,192,770 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,192,770 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,192,770 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WHITEHALL INFANT SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+44 2081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESEX
Postcode
UB8 2LX
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENT CATERING SERVICES

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