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title: "The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender"
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# The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53a4b069-16a7-4891-a541-e54cd160c470

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## Summary

The Highcrest Academy in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, conducted a procurement process for school catering services under a restricted procedure. The tender, titled "The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender," sought a contractor for providing innovative food services to 1,065 students and 145 staff members. With a contract start date set for 1st September 2025, this process concluded with an award to Harrison Catering Services Limited, who will deliver the services until 31st August 2030. Classified under the CPV code 55524000, the industry category is school catering services, focusing on the South East region of the UK. Key timelines included the tender period, which ended on 23rd June 2025, and the award date on the same day, with the notice published on 4th July 2025. The total contract value is £1,332,926.66.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth for those in the catering and food service industry, particularly large companies experienced in school catering. With a focus on innovative food concepts tailored to diverse student tastes, businesses capable of offering creative meal solutions are best suited to thrive. Although this particular tender has been awarded, similar opportunities can benefit various businesses, including those looking to supply to public sector academies and schools. The suitability for SMEs indicates that smaller enterprises with the necessary expertise can also compete effectively in such processes in the future.

## Notice

The Highcrest Academy is a Secondary School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Moving from a 'fresh start' school in 2001 to gaining its specialist status in Technology in 2006, The school converted to an academy in 2011. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1065 students on roll and 145 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f13c8ca-aa78-415e-a534-02cea7d0a1f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,332,926 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,332,926 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY |
| Locality | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP13 7NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Totteridge and Bowerdean |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARRISON CATERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f13c8ca-aa78-415e-a534-02cea7d0a1f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f13c8ca-aa78-415e-a534-02cea7d0a1f4
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=963740687
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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