Tender

OHC&AT Catering Services

ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE & ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "OHC&AT Catering Services" involves the procurement of catering services for Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust's sites, including Brantridge, Carew, Dysart, Link Sites, St Philip’s, and Unified Academies across the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, and this procurement falls under the services category, specifically catering services, as classified by CPV 55520000. This tender is in the "active" stage with an open procurement method, intended to be competitive with a gross value amounting to £2,992,080. Key dates for interested parties include submission by 20th March 2026, enquiries by 13th March 2026, and awards by 14th May 2026.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for service providers, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, due to its open procedure allowing diverse businesses to engage. With multiple lots catering to specialist schools serving various educational needs, businesses positioned in sustainable and quality catering services stand well-suited to compete, leveraging the opportunity to establish strong client relations with public authorities. The tender promises potential for long-term growth since contracts have renewal options, with initial terms of three years extendable up to an additional two years.

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Notice Title

OHC&AT Catering Services

Notice Description

For Catering Services for Orchard Hill Academy Trust Sites - Brantridge, Carew, Dysart, Link Sites, St Philip's and Unified Academies

Lot Information

Brantridge School

Catering Service for Brantridge School, Staplefield Place, Staplefield, Haywards Heath RH17 6EQ Specialist primary-aged school for boys aged 6-11, focusing on SEMH and related needs. Estimated lot value based on spend over previous academic year PS78,037

Renewal: 3 years initial term with the option to extend by 2 further periods of 12 months

Carew Academy

Catering Services for Carew Academy, 33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8NQ Specialist academy for pupils aged 7-18 with a wide range of ability levels and additional learning needs, including complex needs. Estimated annual lot value based on last academic years spend PS97,663

Renewal: 3 years initial term with the option to extend by 2 further periods of 12 months

Dysart School

Catering services for Dysart School, 190 Ewell Rd, Surbiton KT6 6HL Specialist school for 180 pupils aged 4 to 19 who have a range of severe and complex learning difficulties. Estimated annual spend is based on the previous academic years spend PS73,201

Renewal: 3 years initial term with the option to extend by 2 further periods of 12 months

Link Schools - includes Primary and Secondary

Catering services for Link Schools - Link Primary, 138 Croydon Rd, Croydon. CR0 4PG. Link Secondary 82-86 Croydon Rd, Croydon. CR0 4PD Specialising in meeting the needs of students who have Speech, Language and Communication difficulties. Estimated annual spend for this lot is calculated on the previous academic years spend - PS49073

Renewal: 3 years initial term with the option to extend by 2 further periods of 12 months

St Philip's School

Catering services for St Philip's School, St Philip's School, Harrow Cl, Chessington KT9 2HR Specialist school with a pupils aged 9 to 19. It serves children with complex autism and other special educational needs. Estimated annual spend for this lot is based on the previous academic years spend PS60,233

Renewal: 3 years initial term with the option to extend by 2 further periods of 12 months

Unified Academy

Catering Services for Unified Academy, Chart Ln S, Dorking RH5 4DB Boys aged 9-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The estimated annual spend for this lot is based on the previous academic years spend PS140,473

Renewal: 3 years initial term with the option to extend by 2 further periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06576e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014938-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,493,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,493,400 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE & ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Elaine Keen
Contact Email
procurement@orchardhill.ac.uk
Contact Phone
03454020453

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1DA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

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