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title: "IMAT Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067359"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# IMAT Catering Tender

Buyer: IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067359

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "IMAT Catering Tender" was initiated by the Impact Multi Academy Trust, a public authority based in Beckenham, United Kingdom. This tender, aiming to enhance catering services across five of its schools, falls under the school catering services industry category. With the procurement now at the award stage, Innovate Services Ltd has been selected as the supplier for this contract. The initial contract period commences on 1st August 2026 and is set to run for three years, ending on 31st July 2029, with an option for extension up to 2031 depending on performance and agreement. The procurement process was conducted using a 'Competitive Flexible' procedure under the Light Touch Regime, involving a two-stage selection with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender for shortlisted candidates.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for service-oriented businesses seeking to engage in long-term contracts within the educational sector. A projected turnover of approximately £5.6 million for the initial three-year term underscores the business growth potential. Companies with a capability for proactive management, strong financial proposals, and a commitment to maintaining high food quality standards are well-suited for such opportunities. The operation involves modern facilities and is designed to encourage increased meal uptake, providing a platform for catering businesses aiming to establish a robust service portfolio in educational settings.

## Notice

Impact Multi Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust currently operating eight schools across the London region serving approximately 8,000 students. The Trust is tendering its Catering Services Provision for five of its eight schools as follows: * Langley Park School for Boys * Langley Park School for Girls * Langley Primary School * Clare House Primary School * Hawes Down Primary School The new contract will commence on 1st August 2026 for an initial term of three (3) years, with termly and annual performance reviews and an appropriate break clause. There will be an option to extend for a further two years (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels. Each participating school benefits from well-used dining facilities, with modern, well-maintained kitchens forming the hub of their catering provision. The projected turnover for the three-year contract is expected to be circa PS5.6 million. This contract is designed to encourage proactive management, maximise meal uptake, ensure consistently high food quality and deliver tangible contract support. The Trust, supported by 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 for shortlisted bidders. This process is managed under the Light Touch Regime, and the Trust reserves the right to refine the award criteria throughout. To declare your interest in the tender and download contract documents (available free of charge), please register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home. In short, the Trust needs to be convinced that bidders can deliver their promises in full, achieve their sales projections, and meet their service enhancements. If the Trust is not convinced of this, it reserves the right to consider an insourced solution or make no award. Any investment proposals must align with ESFA guidelines.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068401-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,600,000 |
| Lots value | £5,600,000 |
| Awards value | £6,138,646 |
| Contracts value | £6,138,646 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | COHESION CONSULTING LTD |
| Locality | BECKENHAM |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR3 3BE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 20 Jul 2026 at 15:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068401-2026
- 22 Jun 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058460-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 21:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027078-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068401-2026
  20th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058460-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027078-2026
  24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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