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Catering Services at Whitefriars School

HEATHLAND WHITEFRIARS FEDERATION

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: HEATHLAND WHITEFRIARS FEDERATION

Buyer Address: Heathland School, Harrow, UKI74, HA2 9AG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: tenders@whitefriarsschool.net

Buyer Name: ACE ADVICE LTD

Buyer Address: 20 Wenlock Road, London, UKI41, N1 7GU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ian Henderson

Contact Email: ian.henderson@ace-advice.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +447833265675

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
2325000.0 GBP
Gross: 2790000 GBP
Published
01 Dec 2025, 12:11
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55524000 - School catering services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The school is an all-through school serving the community in Harrow. The provision of catering services to the school requires a contractor to be able to provide freshly prepared meals and snacks which are compliant to the school food plan to over 1500 students and 6th form

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://bidiful-teamportal.app/p/aceadvice

Link Description: Documents will be made available via Bidiful, following expressions of interest from potential bidders Please email; ian.henderson@ace-advice.co.uk or call 07833 265675 for access to the tender documentation

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078451-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Other schools may join the Trust, or other schools in the trust may join this contract when their previous arrangements permit.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,325,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2,790,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Documents will be made available via Bidiful, following expressions of interest from potential bidders Please email; ian.henderson@ace-advice.co.uk or call 07833 265675 for access to the tender documentation

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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