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# Collingwood College - Catering Tender

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collingwood-college-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-05ec41). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Collingwood College: "Collingwood College - Catering Tender". Published status: complete. Published Value: £2,358,385. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 6 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Collingwood College](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/collingwood-college-urn-136828)
- **Published Value:** £2,358,385 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 6 January 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** School catering services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ2
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £2,793,470 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collingwood-college-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-05ec41#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05ec41`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collingwood-college-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-05ec41#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com%2Frespond%2F665245FG54)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collingwood-college-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-05ec41#participate

## Description
Collingwood College is one of Surrey's best performing secondary schools, consistently delivering excellent outcomes for students aged 11 to 18.
We are committed to developing responsible, independent and happy young people who have a strong moral code and contribute to society both economically and socially.  Students have the self-belief to take a ‘no-limits’ approach to their learning and be the best that they can be.  In all aspects of College life they can be proud of who they are, develop a growth mindset and become well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future.
Further information regarding the School can be obtained here: https://www.collingwoodcollege.com/
Tender information:
The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent catering services to Collingwood College, which has 1,718 pupils and 218 teaching and support staff. 
The contract term being tendered is for three years, 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2029. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st August 2031.
The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current catering services at the School. This includes but is not limited to; breakfast, morning break, lunchtime and after school services, over the academic year, plus hospitality services upon request.
The school is keen to secure a high quality catering service including fresh locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, with a menu design that is flexible to suit the requirements of the school’s specific students. The school is proud of its ‘family ethos’ and expects both a tightly managed service and a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the catering staff. 
The school is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather the school is keen to secure ‘best value’ from this contract and to deliver ‘best value’ to its students. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the services can be developed and value added, will be welcomed. The school seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times. 
Value of contract:
The annual value of the current contract is £471,677 (the total sales including fsm, in the last contract year).
Therefore the value of this contract is £2,358,385 (above total x 5 as this contract is for a maximum of 5 years)  
The contract shall be a guaranteed performance contract with any hospitality requirements billed separately.
The tender process will be run under a two stage Competitive Flexible procedure. 
Additional requirements and information:
•The school has a minimum requirement for a contractor’s employers' liability and public liability insurances of £5 million 
•The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is £500,000
•There are not incumbent catering staff currently within the Local Government ...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collingwood-college-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-05ec41)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,358,385

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **INNOVATE SERVICES LIMITED (06420662)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PNYZ-2989-TBLQ`
  - Value: £2,793,470 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 26/04/2026

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,793,470
  - Signed Date: 28/07/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F078614-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-11T07:43:35.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T04:51:26.245Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05ec41