Tender

Hammersmith Academy Catering Tender

HAMMERSMITH ACADEMY

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Tender

07 Mar 2025 at 16:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hammersmith Academy, located in London, is seeking bids for its upcoming catering contract with a procurement process managed by RM&C Consultants Ltd. The tender is classified under the School Catering Services industry, and the buyer aims to start the contract on 1st September 2025. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 4th April 2025, with the award period ending on 27th June 2025. This selective procurement will invite five companies to the second stage following a selection questionnaire, with three finalists receiving the invitation to tender documents. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a competitive offer for this valuable three-year contract, with potential renewal dependencies on performance.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for catering service providers, particularly those experienced in serving educational institutions. With a student and staff meal program valued in excess of £450,000 annually, it presents a robust business opportunity. The contract is well-suited for mid-sized enterprises and SMEs that can deliver quality catering services while maintaining cost efficiency. The comprehensive selection process ensures that only the top-tier companies will proceed, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses ready to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolio in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hammersmith Academy Catering Tender

Notice Description

Pupil Numbers: - by year group Year 7 140 Year 8 141 Year 9 149 Year 10 139 Year 11 140 Sixth Form 32 + 110 = 242 Total 951 Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price Value: 2.75 GBP FSM Entitled: 318 Uptake: 72.38% or 230 students Value: 2.75 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Uptake: 670 including 6th Form Value: 2.75 GBP Staff Duty Meal Uptake: 86 Value: 2.75 GBP Staff Cash Meals Uptake: 10 Value: 3.00 GBP inclusive of VAT Sales over 12 months FSM Sales 84,346 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales Break: 78,790 GBP Lunch: 193,485 GBP Sixth Form: 26,652 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales 50,332 GBP Staff Cash Sales 3,160 GBP Hospitality Sales 16,133 GBP Service Times Breakfast: N/A Break: 09:50 - 11:00 Lunch: 11:45 - 14:00 Sixth Form: 13:20 - 14:00 Current Contractor: Olive Dining

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eabd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008425-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMMERSMITH ACADEMY
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 9JD
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

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