--- title: "London Screen Academy Catering" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a4d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a4d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4d8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON SCREEN ACADEMY CATERING TENDER" published: "2025-10-28" --- # London Screen Academy Catering Buyer: LONDON SCREEN ACADEMY CATERING TENDER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a4d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4d8.json) ## Summary The London Screen Academy in Islington is seeking to award a contract for catering services, beginning on 1st January 2025. The procurement process is being managed by the Academy's Business Manager, Laura Defrates, under the leadership of Principal Charlie Kennard MBE. The contract aims to provide top-quality catering services aligned with the institution's educational mission. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically school catering services, identified by the CPV code 55524000. The tender utilizes an accelerated two-stage restricted procedure due to an unforeseen contract end. The procurement process involved a recently completed award stage dated 28th October 2025, resulting in Stir Food being chosen as the supplier. This contract will initially last for three years, with potential for a two-year extension, focused on maintaining high standards and maximising sales and Free School Meal uptake. The catering contract at London Screen Academy offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, especially those proficient in coordinated service delivery and innovative food management practices. It is ideally suited for experienced catering service providers capable of meeting high culinary standards and contributing to the Academy’s educational environment. The high-value contract, initially amounting to £225,000, underscores the potential profitability for a quality-focused supplier. Businesses with a strategic interest in developing education sector services, and those with the capacity to manage a compact but busy educational dining facility, will find this an advantageous tender opportunity. The completion of this award demonstrates the successful execution of an accelerated procurement method, utilising a selective process to identify a competent supplier, while building long-term partnerships within the education sector. ## Notice The London Screen Academy is a specialist Sixth Form Academy in the London Borough of Islington. Part of the Day One Trust, it has 833 students on roll and over 80 teaching and support staff. The Academy is located in a former factory in Islington. The 80,000Sq Ft factory was built in the 1930s and was transformed into a world class film Academy in 2019. There is one busy main restaurant with a modern, well equipped and compact kitchen. There are no LGPS pensions in the catering team.The contract is starting on January 1st 2025 and an accelerated two stage restricted process is being used for the procurement. The Academy continues to forge a bright new future for the students and the film industry under the leadership of the Principal, Charlie Kennard MBE. The Academy Business Manager, Laura Defrates is developing the services to reflect the high aspirations of the Principal and SLT; she is tendering their catering services to deliver the very best service for every student at the ### Lot Information Lot 1 The London Screen Academy is a specialist Sixth Form Academy in the London Borough of Islington. Part of the Day One Trust, it has 833 students on roll and over 80 teaching and support staff. The Academy is located in a former factory in Islington. The 80,000Sq Ft factory was built in the 1930s and was transformed into a world class film Academy in 2019. There is one busy main restaurant with a modern, well equipped and compact kitchen. There are no LGPS pensions in the catering team.The contract is starting on January 1st 2025 and an accelerated two stage restricted process is being used for the procurement. The Academy continues to forge a bright new future for the students and the film industry under the leadership of the Principal, Charlie Kennard MBE. The Academy Business Manager, Laura Defrates is developing the services to reflect the high aspirations of the Principal and SLT; she is tendering their catering services to deliver the very best service for every student at the Academy. The contract is for an initial three-year period, there is an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years subject to client satisfaction and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract will reward maximising sales and FSM uptake through pro-active management and consistently high levels of food quality and tangible contract support. The School and CCL expect the successful Contractor to guarantee their financial proposal within reason and deliver excellent standards. Renewal: The contract tenure is for an initial three year term and there is an option for both parties to extending the contract for another two years subject to performance and mutual agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069164-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £203,000 | | Lots value | £203,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £225,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON SCREEN ACADEMY CATERING TENDER | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N5 2AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Highbury | | Westminster constituency | Islington North | | Delivery location | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STIR FOOD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 18:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069164-2025 - 1 Oct 2024 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031454-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cohesionconsulting.co.uk - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home - http://www.lsa.ac.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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