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title: "The Heathland School ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0512ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HEATHLAND SCHOOL"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# The Heathland School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE HEATHLAND SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512ea

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## Summary

The Heathland School in Hounslow, Middlesex, has recently concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for its catering services. The initiative, titled "The Heathland School ~ Catering Tender" falls under the industry category of school catering services. It was conducted as an open procedure using a competitive flexible approach. The contract, which spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, is valued at approximately GBP 2.62 million. The procurement was carried out by the school, which aims to provide catering for its 1,850 students and 220 staff. The standstill period concludes on 8th June 2026, with the contract officially commencing on 10th June 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, especially for large-scale catering providers who can offer guaranteed performance contracts. Suppliers capable of innovating within existing school facilities to provide comprehensive catering services, including free school meals based on consumption, stand to benefit. With value for money being a key selection criterion, yet not necessarily prioritising the lowest price, businesses that can blend quality and cost efficiency will find this tender compelling. However, it should be noted that this particular award was made to Olive Dining Ltd, indicating their alignment with the tender's requirements and objectives.

## Notice

The Heathland School is a Secondary School in Hounslow, Middlesex, which was founded in 1974. The school is an outstanding 11-18 Co-educational Community Comprehensive School committed to delivering exceptional academic success and providing an environment where individual learners thrive and become confident, independent and informed citizens of the future. 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 1850 students on roll and 220 teaching and support staff, The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the school a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Please see SQ Document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050333-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,615,930 |
| Lots value | £2,615,930 |
| Awards value | £2,615,930 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HEATHLAND SCHOOL |
| Locality | MIDDLESEX |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW4 5JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Hounslow |
| Electoral ward | Hounslow Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Brentford and Isleworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLIVE DINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 12:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050333-2026
- 14 May 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021204-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050333-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021204-2025
  14th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/V3M2D8B6BS
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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