--- title: "Harlington School Catering Tender 2026" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32356b09-4b5e-4af3-ae90-1c1430d0d7c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32356b09-4b5e-4af3-ae90-1c1430d0d7c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32356b09-4b5e-4af3-ae90-1c1430d0d7c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32356b09-4b5e-4af3-ae90-1c1430d0d7c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD" published: "2026-05-07" --- # Harlington School Catering Tender 2026 Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32356b09-4b5e-4af3-ae90-1c1430d0d7c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32356b09-4b5e-4af3-ae90-1c1430d0d7c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32356b09-4b5e-4af3-ae90-1c1430d0d7c1.json) ## Summary The Harlington School in Hayes is seeking a professional catering contractor through an open procurement process to provide high-quality catering services. This tender, titled "Harlington School Catering Tender 2026," falls under the school meals industry category and is managed by PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender expected to close on 8th June 2026. The contract, valued at £1.8 million, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run for three years with an optional one-year extension, supporting the school's commitment to nutritious and appealing food offerings for pupils and staff. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with experience in the high school catering sector to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise in innovative menu development and high-service standards. Companies that excel in managing catering operations on a similar scale, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in this process due to the emphasis on robust quality assurance and effective management structures. Engaging in this project allows successful bidders to build a long-term relationship with an educational institution committed to excellence in service delivery. ## Notice The Harlington School in Hayes, is seeking to appoint a professional and experienced catering contractor to deliver high-quality catering services across the school. Harlington is looking for a provider with a strong track record of managing catering operations of a similar scale within the high school sector and the capability to deliver consistent, nutritious, and appealing food for pupils and staff. Through this tender process, the school aims to enhance its catering provision by partnering with a contractor who shares its commitment to high food standards, excellent service delivery, and continuous improvement. The successful provider will be expected to demonstrate effective management structures, robust quality assurance processes, and an innovative approach to menu development that supports healthy eating and a positive dining experience across the school. The advertised contract opportunity is a 3+1. To access the tender pack, please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com Additional information: To access the tender pack, please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2029f5d5-a110-4b81-bdc7-ed8348faac14 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Southall | | Postcode | UB3 1PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Hillingdon | | Electoral ward | Pinkwell | | Westminster constituency | Hayes and Harlington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 20:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2029f5d5-a110-4b81-bdc7-ed8348faac14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2029f5d5-a110-4b81-bdc7-ed8348faac14 7th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.harlingtonschool.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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