--- title: "St Olaves Grammar School Catering Tender 2024 (Orpington)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5f89158-9473-46e0-83e4-55b2064220a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5f89158-9473-46e0-83e4-55b2064220a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5f89158-9473-46e0-83e4-55b2064220a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5f89158-9473-46e0-83e4-55b2064220a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD" published: "2025-05-07" --- # St Olaves Grammar School Catering Tender 2024 (Orpington) Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5f89158-9473-46e0-83e4-55b2064220a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5f89158-9473-46e0-83e4-55b2064220a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5f89158-9473-46e0-83e4-55b2064220a8.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the St Olave's Grammar School Catering Tender 2024, located in Orpington, involves the buying organisation Procurement for Schools Ltd. This contract falls within the school catering services industry category and uses an open procedure for procurement. The tender process was published on 31st January 2024, with the tender application period ending on 1st March 2024. The contract is set for a 3+1 year duration starting on 1st September 2024, ending on 31st August 2027, and is valued at £885,000. The award has been completed as of 8th May 2024, with the contract being awarded to Accent Catering Services Limited, which is a large-scale supplier. The procurement for this service emphasises the delivery of high-quality catering that reflects the ethos of Saint Olave's Grammar School. This tender opens considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those willing to innovate service delivery and expand offerings. It is especially suitable for SMEs, providing a chance for growth through long-term contracts. Companies that can demonstrate professionalism, quality, and an ability to enhance service level resilience within educational settings are likely to be competitive contenders in this procurement process. Engaging in such a contract could lead to increased business visibility and the potential to strengthen relationships within the education sector. ## Notice Saint Olave's Grammar School requires services from a contracting partner that replicate its ethos of service and quality provision. As well as the expected professionalism the following key contract requirements need to be considered by the Contractors. The Contractors are requested to think laterally regarding the service requirements at Saint Olave's Grammar School for the future. As a potential Contractor, you may wish to consider expanding the services with a view to providing additional services and attracting an increase in trade within the campus normal opening times. The Saint Olave's Grammar School is looking to introduce a new 3+1 (4 years) year catering contract opportunity. Please download the tender pack with the links provided within this tender notice and contact Mr. Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools who is acting on our behalf as our consultant if you wish to participate in this tender opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6a679f-ea52-4550-8e5f-0b0f939fb533 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 May 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £885,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,700,000 | | 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 | PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1V 0BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ACCENT CATERING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 7 May 2025 at 20:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6a679f-ea52-4550-8e5f-0b0f939fb533 - 31 Jan 2024 at 21:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11893a60-c783-40ed-97cf-ee4a3eed6b32 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6a679f-ea52-4550-8e5f-0b0f939fb533 7th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11893a60-c783-40ed-97cf-ee4a3eed6b32 31st January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/u8lxwjkcwi8flg5taezji/h?rlkey=rsy1h0rh69jqzzglac3u01yq3&dl=0 Please download the Tender pack. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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