Tender

School Catering Services for Heston Community School, Hounslow

HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Heston Community Academy Trust seeks to acquire School Catering Services for Heston Community School, located in Hounslow, Middlesex. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and follows a selective, competitive flexible procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The prospective contractor will be engaged in providing healthy, high-quality, and cost-effective catering services to approximately 1,400 students and 150 staff. The contract duration is set from September 2026 to August 2032, with the option for refinements in award criteria. Businesses interested in participating must submit their Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) by 14th November 2025, 12:00 GMT, with the final award expected by 30th January 2026.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for businesses specialising in catering and food services, aligning with the CPV classification 55524000 - School catering services. The focus on quality and value makes it ideal for companies with experience in large-scale catering and a track record of innovation in nutritious meal provision. SMEs are encouraged to apply, providing an excellent platform for local and regional companies to expand their client base and showcase their catering expertise within a reputable educational institution.

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Notice Title

School Catering Services for Heston Community School, Hounslow

Notice Description

Heston Community School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form situated in Heston in Hounslow, Middlesex. It caters for a wide range of children aged between 11 and 19. The School is looking to source a new catering contractor from September 2026 to end of August 2032 (6-year contract). The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all school pupils, staff and hospitality as required. There are currently 1,400 students at the school, including 400 sixth form students, who have their own outlet. There are approximately 150 staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066768-2025
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
£1,917,366 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,917,366 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

PANACHE CREATIVE LIMITED (T/A PANACHE CONSULTANCY)

Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
gail@panacheconsultancy.co.uk, gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HESTON
Postcode
TW5 0QR
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Badgeworth
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Further Information

Notice Documents

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