Planning

Bristol Court Extra CareCatering Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 13:33

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is planning a procurement process titled "Bristol Court Extra Care Catering Service." This process falls within the restaurant and food-serving services industry category, specifically targeting canteen and catering services. The procurement is in the planning stage with a future notice date of 26th March 2026. The tender period concludes on 28th April 2026, and the award period ends on 28th May 2026. Located in Bristol Court, London, the service aims to deliver daily, healthy meals to residents within a purpose-built Extra Care Scheme. The procurement method is an open procedure, governed under the light-touch regime and valued at £24,000,000 net, or £28,800,000 gross.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and food services, offering a potential five-year contract with options for a three-year extension post initial term. Prospective businesses can grow by delivering consistent, quality meals to a diverse group of adults requiring varied care, including those with dementia and physical disabilities. Organisations with capabilities in providing large-scale catering services, particularly in healthcare or assisted living environments, are well-positioned to compete effectively. Interested bidders must ensure compliance with the procurement regulations and prepare their submissions in English by the specified deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bristol Court Extra CareCatering Service

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a strategic partner to deliver the Bristol Court Catering Service. The Service will provide a range of healthy and nutritious food and drink on-site, seven days per week, 365 days per year - including public holidays. At minimum, the Service will provide one 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 24/7 (c. 30 care and housing staff on site per day.) Bristol Court is home to residents with a range of needs and characteristics, including frail elderly people, people with Learning Disabilities (LD), Physical Disabilities, and people with Dementia.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 5years contract with a further 3years extensions (5+3)

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/016897-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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