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title: "Marlborough Primary School Catering Tender"
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# Marlborough Primary School Catering Tender

Buyer: MARLBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059967

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## Summary

Marlborough Primary School, located in Hounslow, Middlesex, has awarded the catering tender to Olive Dining Ltd following a competitive flexible procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The procurement process facilitated by Cohesion Consulting initiated with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender, allowing for a selective procurement method. The awarded contract, starting January 1, 2026, promises an efficient catering delivery over three years, extendable by two years subject to performance. This contract, valued at £636,849, aims to provide high-quality dining services to approximately 536 students aged 3 to 11 years.

This tender offers expansive growth opportunities for businesses focusing on school catering services. Businesses that can showcase proactive management, high meal uptake, and superior food quality stand a good chance. Companies with a comprehensive capital investment package for an induction unit and strong financial proposals can leverage this contract to establish themselves in the educational sector. Furthermore, emerging enterprises interested in developing a bespoke food concept that drives sales and meets the unique needs of a school environment will find this tender particularly attractive.

## Notice

Marlborough Primary School is a primary school in Hounslow, Middlesex with a student population of approximately 536 aged between 3 and 11 years of age. The school is supported by a team of 85 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 6 ring electric range with a modern induction unit, (for information, the two combi ovens are 12 years old). 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 Headteacher, Natalie McKeever, in collaboration with the 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. The incumbent is Wilson Jones and due to a breakdown in working relationships the contract must start in January 2026. 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 and use accelerated timelines. The School Business Manager and SLT has outlined key priorities for this tender, including: A TUPE-compliant bid with recommendations for service equipment, serving points, staffing levels and a bespoke food concept to drive sales and uptake. In short, the School seeks a trusted catering partner who can deliver their promises, achieve their sales targets, deliver their service enhancements in full. If bidders fail to demonstrate their ability to meet expectations, the school reserves the right to revert to an 'insourced' solution or post no award. Any investment proposals will need to be consistent with DFE guidelines. The school also expects the winning bidder to support the school by crediting PS5,000, the costs of the catering procurement, in their first monthly invoice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 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/013331-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £665,000 |
| Lots value | £665,000 |
| Awards value | £636,849 |
| Contracts value | £636,849 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARLBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | COHESION CONSULTING LIMITED |
| Locality | ISLEWORTH |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW7 5XA |
| 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 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |

## 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

- 13 Feb 2026 at 11:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013331-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 17:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074982-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 11:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056177-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013331-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074982-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056177-2025
  12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home
  All documents are available free of charge on the above link.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cohesionconsulting.co.uk
- http://www.marlboroughprimary.co.uk
- http://www.olivedining.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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