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Pinner Wood School Catering Tender

PINNER WOOD SCHOOL

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Award

11 Nov 2025 at 17:48

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Pinner Wood School Catering Tender" has been executed by Pinner Wood School, located in Pinner, Middlesex, within the London Borough of Harrow. This tender, which belongs to the school catering services industry category, aimed at enhancing the school's catering services. Cohesion Consulting Limited managed the tender process on behalf of the school. The procurement employed a 'Competitive Flexible' procedure under the Light Touch Regime, which included a two-stage process involving a Procurement Specific Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract was awarded to HCL on 11th November 2025. The new catering contract is set to commence on the 1st of January 2026, for an initial term of three years with the potential to extend by another two years, pending satisfactory performance. The tender process occurred at the awarding stage recently, with the standstill period extending until 21st November 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for service-oriented companies experienced in institutional catering. The procurement values highlight a substantial contract worth approximately £983,037 gross. Businesses equipped to offer a sustainable and efficient catering service, particularly those with capabilities to replace outdated equipment with modern solutions like induction hobs, will find this tender an optimal opportunity. While the main focus is on maintaining a high standard of food quality and service, there is equally a call for proactive management that can ensure excellent financial proposals and service standards. Large firms with a robust infrastructure and track record in managing such large-scale operations are well-suited to compete successfully in this lucrative market. Additionally, the requirement to credit procurement costs in the initial invoice offers a financial incentive for businesses to efficiently manage service delivery from the onset.

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Notice Title

Pinner Wood School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Pinner Wood School is a primary school in Pinner, Middlesex in the London Borough of Harrow, with a student population of approximately 670 aged between 3 and 11 years of age. The school is supported by a team of 80 teaching and support staff, including the catering team. There is one busy main restaurant, equipped with a modern, well-maintained kitchen, serving as the hub of its catering provision. As part of this tender, the school is seeking to replace its two aging range cookers with two new induction hobs and compatible pans. This upgrade is expected to be included within the successful bidder's proposed capital investment package to support an efficient and sustainable catering delivery service. The School Business Manager in collaboration with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), is committed to enhancing the school's catering services. As part of this commitment, the school is tendering its catering contract to secure a provider that can deliver the very best service for every student at the school. The new contract will commence on 1st of January 2026 for an initial three-year term, with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to satisfactory performance and client agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract is designed to reward proactive management, ensuring high meal uptake, consistently high food quality and tangible contract support. The School, alongside CCL, expects the successful Contractor to reasonably guarantee their financial proposal and maintain excellent service standards. The procurement process follows a two stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting. This process is managed under the Light Touch Regime, and the School reserves the right to refine the award criteria throughout. The school also requires the winning bidder to support the school by crediting the costs of the catering procurement in their first monthly invoice.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a maximum of two years based on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05641b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072976-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£819,198 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PINNER WOOD SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PINNER
Postcode
HA5 3RA
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCL

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