This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 12:53

Tender

14 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Heathland School in Hounslow, Middlesex, has recently concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for its catering services. The initiative, titled "The Heathland School ~ Catering Tender" falls under the industry category of school catering services. It was conducted as an open procedure using a competitive flexible approach. The contract, which spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, is valued at approximately GBP 2.62 million. The procurement was carried out by the school, which aims to provide catering for its 1,850 students and 220 staff. The standstill period concludes on 8th June 2026, with the contract officially commencing on 10th June 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, especially for large-scale catering providers who can offer guaranteed performance contracts. Suppliers capable of innovating within existing school facilities to provide comprehensive catering services, including free school meals based on consumption, stand to benefit. With value for money being a key selection criterion, yet not necessarily prioritising the lowest price, businesses that can blend quality and cost efficiency will find this tender compelling. However, it should be noted that this particular award was made to Olive Dining Ltd, indicating their alignment with the tender's requirements and objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050333-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£2,615,930 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,615,930 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,615,930 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HEATHLAND SCHOOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLIVE DINING

Further Information

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