Tender

Tender for the Provision of Extra Care Catering at Bristol Court

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 15:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 13:33

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently engaging in an open procedure tender for the "Provision of Extra Care Catering at Bristol Court." This public procurement process focuses on the services industry, specifically under restaurant, food-serving, and catering services. The tender is actively inviting submissions until the 27th of April 2026, with the anticipated award being made by the 12th of June 2026. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing daily meals at an Extra Care Scheme located in Hounslow, London, which houses individuals with various support needs such as frail elderly, learning, and physical disabilities, as well as people with dementia. The contract, initially set from August 2026 to July 2031, includes potential extensions based on supplier performance.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses that specialise in catering and food service management tailored to specialised care environments. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality meals consistently and partnering with care teams to enhance resident wellbeing will find this contract appealing. The procurement is substantial, valued at over £2 billion GBP, offering substantial growth prospects for businesses able to demonstrate a blend of cost-effectiveness and quality assurance. Organisations experienced in managing contracts within the care or services sector, possessing strong logistics and compliance capabilities, are well-suited to compete, promising a collaborative role in supporting the local community's health and social care initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Extra Care Catering at Bristol Court

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a strategic partner to deliver the Bristol Court Catering Service, providing a range of healthy and nutritious food and drink on-site, 365 days per year. At minimum, the Service will provide one hot meal per day to each resident of the Scheme, which residents will pay for via a fixed daily cost included within the service charge. Bristol Court is a purpose-built Extra Care Scheme with 94 flats for adults 18+ with care and support staff on-site. It is home to residents with a range of needs, including frail elderly people, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and people with Dementia. The Service will work in partnership with LB Hounslow's Housing Management Team and the commissioned care and support service to support residents' health and wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract could be extended base on supplier performance 5+3 (1+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028097-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894220 - Hospital meals

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,136,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£2,136,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-08-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW, LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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