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title: "Pinner Wood School Catering Tender"
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# Pinner Wood School Catering Tender

Buyer: PINNER WOOD SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05641b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Pinner Wood School Catering Tender" has been executed by Pinner Wood School, located in Pinner, Middlesex, within the London Borough of Harrow. This tender, which belongs to the school catering services industry category, aimed at enhancing the school's catering services. Cohesion Consulting Limited managed the tender process on behalf of the school. The procurement employed a 'Competitive Flexible' procedure under the Light Touch Regime, which included a two-stage process involving a Procurement Specific Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract was awarded to HCL on 11th November 2025. The new catering contract is set to commence on the 1st of January 2026, for an initial term of three years with the potential to extend by another two years, pending satisfactory performance. The tender process occurred at the awarding stage recently, with the standstill period extending until 21st November 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for service-oriented companies experienced in institutional catering. The procurement values highlight a substantial contract worth approximately £983,037 gross. Businesses equipped to offer a sustainable and efficient catering service, particularly those with capabilities to replace outdated equipment with modern solutions like induction hobs, will find this tender an optimal opportunity. While the main focus is on maintaining a high standard of food quality and service, there is equally a call for proactive management that can ensure excellent financial proposals and service standards. Large firms with a robust infrastructure and track record in managing such large-scale operations are well-suited to compete successfully in this lucrative market. Additionally, the requirement to credit procurement costs in the initial invoice offers a financial incentive for businesses to efficiently manage service delivery from the onset.

## Notice

Pinner Wood School is a primary school in Pinner, Middlesex in the London Borough of Harrow, with a student population of approximately 670 aged between 3 and 11 years of age. The school is supported by a team of 80 teaching and support staff, including the catering team. There is one busy main restaurant, equipped with a modern, well-maintained kitchen, serving as the hub of its catering provision. As part of this tender, the school is seeking to replace its two aging range cookers with two new induction hobs and compatible pans. This upgrade is expected to be included within the successful bidder's proposed capital investment package to support an efficient and sustainable catering delivery service. The School Business Manager in collaboration with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), is committed to enhancing the school's catering services. As part of this commitment, the school is tendering its catering contract to secure a provider that can deliver the very best service for every student at the school. The new contract will commence on 1st of January 2026 for an initial three-year term, with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to satisfactory performance and client agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract is designed to reward proactive management, ensuring high meal uptake, consistently high food quality and tangible contract support. The School, alongside CCL, expects the successful Contractor to reasonably guarantee their financial proposal and maintain excellent service standards. The procurement process follows a two stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting. This process is managed under the Light Touch Regime, and the School reserves the right to refine the award criteria throughout. The school also requires the winning bidder to support the school by crediting the costs of the catering procurement in their first monthly invoice.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a maximum of two years based on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072976-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | £819,198 |
| 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 | PINNER WOOD SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | COHESION CONSULTING LIMITED |
| Locality | PINNER |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA5 3RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HCL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 17:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072976-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 15:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042143-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072976-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042143-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cohesionconsulting.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Homeiswherealldocumentsareobtainedandreturnedfrom
- https://www.hcl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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