This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2026 at 15:10

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 11:26

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 21:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IMAT Catering Tender" was initiated by the Impact Multi Academy Trust, a public authority based in Beckenham, United Kingdom. This tender, aiming to enhance catering services across five of its schools, falls under the school catering services industry category. With the procurement now at the award stage, Innovate Services Ltd has been selected as the supplier for this contract. The initial contract period commences on 1st August 2026 and is set to run for three years, ending on 31st July 2029, with an option for extension up to 2031 depending on performance and agreement. The procurement process was conducted using a 'Competitive Flexible' procedure under the Light Touch Regime, involving a two-stage selection with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender for shortlisted candidates.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for service-oriented businesses seeking to engage in long-term contracts within the educational sector. A projected turnover of approximately £5.6 million for the initial three-year term underscores the business growth potential. Companies with a capability for proactive management, strong financial proposals, and a commitment to maintaining high food quality standards are well-suited for such opportunities. The operation involves modern facilities and is designed to encourage increased meal uptake, providing a platform for catering businesses aiming to establish a robust service portfolio in educational settings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IMAT Catering Tender

Notice Description

Impact Multi Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust currently operating eight schools across the London region serving approximately 8,000 students. The Trust is tendering its Catering Services Provision for five of its eight schools as follows: * Langley Park School for Boys * Langley Park School for Girls * Langley Primary School * Clare House Primary School * Hawes Down Primary School The new contract will commence on 1st August 2026 for an initial term of three (3) years, with termly and annual performance reviews and an appropriate break clause. There will be an option to extend for a further two years (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels. Each participating school benefits from well-used dining facilities, with modern, well-maintained kitchens forming the hub of their catering provision. The projected turnover for the three-year contract is expected to be circa PS5.6 million. This contract is designed to encourage proactive management, maximise meal uptake, ensure consistently high food quality and deliver tangible contract support. The Trust, supported by CCL, expects the successful Contractor to reasonably guarantee their financial proposal and maintain excellent service standards. The procurement process follows a two stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage for shortlisted bidders. This process is managed under the Light Touch Regime, and the Trust reserves the right to refine the award criteria throughout. 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. 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 Trust is not convinced of this, it reserves the right to consider an insourced solution or make no award. Any investment proposals must align with ESFA guidelines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068401-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,138,646 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,138,646 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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
BECKENHAM
Postcode
BR3 3BE
Post Town
Bromley
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

INNOVATE SERVICES

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