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The Heathland School ~ Catering Tender

THE HEATHLAND SCHOOL

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14 May 2025 at 11:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Heathland School, a public authority in Middlesex, United Kingdom, is in the process of tendering for a catering services contract titled "The Heathland School ~ Catering Tender." This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a competitive flexible procedure in place. The tender seeks to appoint a contractor for a three-year period starting from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. The procurement falls under the services industry category, more specifically school catering services, with a total gross value of GBP 2,615,930. Key deadlines include the inquiry period ending on 6th June 2025, and the tender submission deadline on 8th August 2025. The award decision is anticipated by 22nd September 2025. The contract will be executed within the school premises in Hounslow, Middlesex.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions within existing facilities. Companies with the capability to provide excellent service to a large school community, encompassing approximately 1,850 students and 220 staff, will find this tender particularly attractive. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with a focus on value for money and guaranteed performance. The open procurement method allows for broad competition, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in the education sector's service provisions. The selection criteria highlight quality and price, with a weighting favouring quality, offering companies an opportunity to showcase their strengths in school catering solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Heathland School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Heathland School is a Secondary School in Hounslow, Middlesex, which was founded in 1974. The school is an outstanding 11-18 Co-educational Community Comprehensive School committed to delivering exceptional academic success and providing an environment where individual learners thrive and become confident, independent and informed citizens of the future. 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 1850 students on roll and 220 teaching and support staff, The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the school a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Please see SQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Middlesex:-School-catering-services./V3M2D8B6BS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/V3M2D8B6BS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021204-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
£2,615,930 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,615,930 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 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
THE HEATHLAND SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESEX
Postcode
TW4 5JD
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow Heath
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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