This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 08:36

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Bohunt Education Trust, based in Liphook, Hampshire, has completed the tendering stage for a comprehensive catering services contract across its network of schools located in Berkshire, Hampshire, and West Sussex. Under the procurement method of an open, competitive flexible procedure, Accent Catering Services Ltd has been identified as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at approximately £19,000,000, covers services from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with the potential for extensions. The contract is designed to deliver high-quality catering services across 10 schools, ensuring consistent standards aligned with the Trust's expectations. Schools involved include notable institutions like Bohunt School in Liphook and The Petersfield School. Key post-award activities, such as the standstill period and future contract signature, are scheduled in May and June 2026, respectively.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in high-quality school catering services. With an annual revenue potential of approximately £3.8 million, the contract is lucrative for established catering suppliers with experience in managing large-scale operations. The procurement process encourages initiative and innovation, inviting suppliers capable of providing consistent and high standards of food service across multiple locations. The process is particularly well-suited for large catering providers due to the contractual obligations and scale involved, though SMEs were considered during the tendering stage. The contract's focus on engagement through digital platforms also opens avenues for businesses experienced in interactive customer communication strategies.

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Notice Title

Bohunt Education Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering and hospitality services for Bohunt Education Trust. 10 schools are part of the tender, and we are seeking tender submissions for the whole contract. The Bohunt Education Trust is a well-established Multi Academy Trust situated across, Berkshire, Hampshire, and West Sussex and will include at the commencement of this contract the following schools where the successful contractor will be required to deliver a service and meet the requirements of the specification at each school from the contract commencement. The schools which will be part of the tender are: 9 - Secondary Schools 1 - Primary delivered provision *Bohunt School - Liphook, Longmoor Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7NY *The Petersfield School, Cranford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU23 3LU *Bohunt Wokingham, Remount Drive, Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire RG2 9GB *The Costello School, Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4AL *Bohunt Farnborough, Neville Duke Road, Farnborough, GU14 9BY *Bohunt Horsham, Bailey Road, Horsham, RH12 6AP *Bohunt School Worthing, 65a Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AH *Priory Southsea, Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 0DL *Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Field, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RX *Rusper Primary School, 2 Cooks Mead, Rusper, Horsham RH12 4PU (No catering facilities - currently delivered service for FSMs) In addition to this the Multi Academy Trust is expected to grow in the number of schools becoming part of the trust during this contract period, and the provision of catering services within these schools when they have joined the MAT will fall under the scope of this contract. The successful contractor will be expected to provide the service within these additional schools using the same costing model, ratio's etc they applied to their successful tender submission for the Bohunt Education Trust at the point of tender submission. The duration of the contract for these schools will not be increased, and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the MAT. The contract being tendered is for 3 years in duration from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2029, with the option to extend for further terms of 1 +1 years on the same terms and conditions excluding the right to further extend. The contract will be guaranteed performance in nature. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose Initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of all catering services within the trust. The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a new food service offer with consistent high standards of food operations across all schools. Regular customer and parental engagement (using digital platforms and social media) will be required to ensure this is the case moving into the contract term. These new standards of operation should meet the needs of pupil's moving forward into this contract term. The contract at each school will operate on a guaranteed basis (return or subsidy) with all universal free school meals and free school meals being charged to the client monthly at net food cost only. All hospitality is to be charged on a net food cost basis. The approximate current revenue within the contract annually is in the region of PS3.8m for all schools. Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1+1 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d696
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050609-2026
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
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 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
BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
GU30 7NY
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Bramshott & Liphook
Westminster Constituency
Farnham and Bordon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENT CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

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