This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 13:32

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheam Academies Network has completed the procurement process for catering services at Cheam High School and Oaks Park High School, falling within the school catering services industry category. This contract, located in the London Borough of Sutton, was managed via a Competitive Flexible, Two-Stage, Light Touch Regime, Open Tender Process. The contract, valued at approximately £5.2 million for an initial three-year period starting 1st August 2026, with the option to extend for two additional years, was awarded to Accent Catering Ltd. Key stages included an expression of interest deadline on 11th March 2026 and an award date of 17th June 2026. The procuring entity was Cohesion Consulting Ltd, and the buyer was the Cheam Academies Network. The procurement status is complete and has shifted to the award stage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in catering services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality food and service enhancements. Large catering companies, such as Accent Catering Ltd, which can provide a consistent service level, meet specific sales targets, and offer value-added support to the school community, are well-suited for such opportunities. By aligning their proposals with Department for Education guidelines and demonstrating their ability to fulfill the contract requirements, businesses can potentially secure long-term engagements that support their growth and expansion in the educational sector. This tender process also encourages participation from suppliers who can demonstrate competitive and sustainable business practices, aiming for continual business improvement throughout the contract period.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cheam High School and Oaks Park High School Catering

Notice Description

Cheam High School and Oaks Park High School, part of the Cheam Academies Network Trust, are successful secondary schools in the London Borough of Sutton. The Trust is tendering its catering services for the two schools with a contract start date of 1st August 2026. The initial term will run for three years, ending on 31st July 2029, with a requirement for termly and annual reviews and a break clause to support both parties should the relationship not prosper. There will be an option to extend for up to two further years (1+1) by mutual agreement, based on qualitative and financial performance. The current contract with Harrison Catering has reached the maximum tenure of five years. The Trust is seeking a professional catering contractor who can deliver an excellent level of service, high-quality food and service enhancements, realistic and achievable sales targets and ongoing support to the School community throughout the contract. The projected turnover for the five-year contract is expected to be circa PS5.2 million. The School is running this procurement as a Competitive Flexible, Two Stage, Light Touch Regime, Open Tender Process. To declare your interest in the tender and download contract documents (available free of charge), please register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home Once registered, please declare interest in the opportunity to access and download the full document set. In short, the Trust needs to be convinced that bidders can deliver their promises in full, achieve their sales projections, and meet their service enhancements. If the School is not convinced of this, it reserves the right to consider an insourced solution or make no award. Any investment proposals must align with DFE guidelines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to two further years (1+1) by mutual agreement, based on qualitative and financial performance. The current contract with Harrison Catering has reached the maximum tenure of five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057175-2026
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
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
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,691,295 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHEAM ACADEMIES NETWORK
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LTD

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

Buyer Location

Locality
CHEAM
Postcode
SM3 8PW
Post Town
Sutton
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENT CATERING

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