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title: "Hodge Hill College & Braidwood School for the Deaf ~ Catering Tender"
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# Hodge Hill College & Braidwood School for the Deaf ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: HODGE HILL COLLEGE & BRAIDWOOD SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e7dd

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process involves a contract awarded to Mellors Catering Services for providing catering services to both Hodge Hill College and Braidwood School for the Deaf, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services and is managed by the public authority at a sub-central government level. This process, initiated through an open and competitive flexible procedure, reached the award stage on 14 May 2026, with a contract period set to commence on 1 August 2026 and potentially extend until 31 July 2031. The total contract value is estimated at £1,875,000, with pivotal dates like the end of the standstill period on 9 June 2026 and the anticipated contract signature on 10 June 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities particularly for large-scale businesses capable of delivering comprehensive catering services across educational institutions. Such contracts can increase market share, establish long-term partnerships with educational authorities, and expand geographical reach within the UK's educational sector. Businesses equipped with the ability to cater to specific client demands, including communication accommodations as required by Braidwood School for the Deaf, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The provision of services at modern, well-equipped facilities like those at Hodge Hill College, which recently upgraded its infrastructure, also provides a robust platform for showcasing innovation and quality in catering solutions.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Hodge Hill College & Braidwood School for the Deaf. Whilst there are two distinctly separate clients and contracts in this tender, both clients share the same kitchen and dining room facilities and both contracts shall be awarded to the same contractor. Each client shall have their own specific operational requirements, and P&L to track the financial performance of their respective catering services. It is anticipated that catering costs shall be allocated proportionately, based upon the number of meals served to each client. Hodge Hill College: We are a large 11-16 co-educational school serving East Birmingham. As one of the highest achieving schools in Birmingham, we work hard to get the best out of everyone; whether that is on the sports pitch, performing in one of our musical and drama productions, producing stunning artworks or taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Team Hodge Hill will always go above and beyond. Over recent years the school has undergone a major programme of works to update all facilities. We now boast state of the art science laboratories and food technology areas as well as upgraded art and design studios, music technology and ICT facilities. Our brand new 3G sports pitches feature the latest artificial pitch surfaces and are floodlit to allow all year-round usage. In July 2020, we engaged the services of our architect to develop two exciting schemes. The first scheme is to develop plans for our much-needed Sports Hall, and the second scheme is for a Sixth Form block which would allow the pupils of Hodge Hill to have access to post-16 education in their locality. Together they represent an exciting vision for Hodge Hill College, its staff, pupils and the wider community. We do hope you will all support these developments and convince the City Council to support them by accessing central government funding to finance the building of the schemes Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf: At Braidwood, we understand that realising the potential contained within each individual is the work of a lifetime. Every individual, and every situation has 'potential' and a myriad of outcomes are possible. We understand that respecting, supporting and caring for one another is the responsibility of everyone in our school. We therefore employ a Total Communication approach - using every means possible to communicate with one another through British Sign Language, Sign Supported English and speech. It is important to us that all partners understand the very central role communication plays for our children and staff and makes best their endeavours in communicating clearly. Braidwood will deliver communication training support to all the successful supplier's staff, to ensure that they can proactively communicate and engage effectively with our pupils. Please see PSQ Document for more information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050698-2026 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,875,000 |
| Lots value | £1,875,000 |
| Awards value | £1,875,000 |
| 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 | HODGE HILL COLLEGE & BRAIDWOOD SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B36 8HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Bromford & Hodge Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLORS CATERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 09:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050698-2026
- 24 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076669-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050698-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076669-2025
  24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/7ANG553885
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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