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School Catering Services for Heston Community School, Hounslow

HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 16:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 14:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST has concluded the awarding stage for the "School Catering Services for Heston Community School, Hounslow" contract, with INNOVATE SERVICES LIMITED being the selected supplier. This contract involves the provision of high-quality and value-for-money catering services for students and staff over a span of six years, beginning in September 2026 and concluding at the end of August 2032. The tender process followed a selective procurement method under the Light Touch Regime, employing a competitive flexible procedure. As part of the services procurement category, tenders were assessed primarily on quality and technical aspects (70%) alongside price (30%). The contract is situated in Heston, United Kingdom, and is a substantial opportunity with a gross value of £2,000,000. Key dates included the award on 28 April 2026 and the upcoming contract signature scheduled for 30 June 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth prospects for businesses proficient in delivering high-quality catering services within educational settings. With approximately 1,400 students and 150 staff members, the school requires robust and scalable solutions, making this an attractive contract for well-established catering companies with a large operational capacity. The six-year duration ensures stable revenue potential alongside the chance to further refine service offerings and build a reputation in the public sector. SMEs and large enterprise catering services, particularly those experienced with educational institutions, would find the competitive flexible procedure beneficial for showcasing their quality-oriented services, thereby fostering business expansion over the contract term. Panache Creative Limited, serving as the procuring entity, has facilitated the tender process, ensuring alignment with Heston Community School's standards and needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Catering Services for Heston Community School, Hounslow

Notice Description

Award of school catering services contract for Heston Community School, for a 6 year contract (September 2026 to end of August 2032). 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038781-2026
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
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
£1,917,366 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,917,366 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HESTON
Postcode
TW5 0QR
Postcode Area
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
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Heston East
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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