---
title: "School Catering Services for Heston Community School, Hounslow"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# School Catering Services for Heston Community School, Hounslow

Buyer: HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe8

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## Summary

HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST has concluded the awarding stage for the "School Catering Services for Heston Community School, Hounslow" contract, with INNOVATE SERVICES LIMITED being the selected supplier. This contract involves the provision of high-quality and value-for-money catering services for students and staff over a span of six years, beginning in September 2026 and concluding at the end of August 2032. The tender process followed a selective procurement method under the Light Touch Regime, employing a competitive flexible procedure. As part of the services procurement category, tenders were assessed primarily on quality and technical aspects (70%) alongside price (30%). The contract is situated in Heston, United Kingdom, and is a substantial opportunity with a gross value of £2,000,000. Key dates included the award on 28 April 2026 and the upcoming contract signature scheduled for 30 June 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth prospects for businesses proficient in delivering high-quality catering services within educational settings. With approximately 1,400 students and 150 staff members, the school requires robust and scalable solutions, making this an attractive contract for well-established catering companies with a large operational capacity. The six-year duration ensures stable revenue potential alongside the chance to further refine service offerings and build a reputation in the public sector. SMEs and large enterprise catering services, particularly those experienced with educational institutions, would find the competitive flexible procedure beneficial for showcasing their quality-oriented services, thereby fostering business expansion over the contract term. Panache Creative Limited, serving as the procuring entity, has facilitated the tender process, ensuring alignment with Heston Community School's standards and needs.

## Notice

Award of school catering services contract for Heston Community School, for a 6 year contract (September 2026 to end of August 2032). The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all school pupils, staff and hospitality as required. There are currently 1,400 students at the school, including 400 sixth form students, who have their own outlet. There are approximately 150 staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038781-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,917,366 |
| Lots value | £1,917,366 |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HESTON COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | PANACHE CREATIVE LIMITED |
| Locality | HESTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW5 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Badgeworth |
| Westminster constituency | North Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038781-2026
- 20 Oct 2025 at 13:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066768-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038781-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066768-2025
  20th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/rqwas184xgsmafd26lrlr/AImH2v54qrY2MZLp2LEq7gw?rlkey=7i15aiidtsauiq4xfn0rihq6b&st=gxo1bqwr&dl=0
  Interested parties are to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, which can be accessed via the dropbox link provided. If you have any queries, please contact gail@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.impactfood.co.uk
- http://www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk

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