IMAT Catering Tender for IMPACT Multi Academy Trust
Summary
IMPACT Multi Academy Trust has published a tender notice for catering services for five of its schools. The contract is valued at approximately £5.6 million over an initial three-year term, with an option to extend. The procurement process follows a two-stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach under the Light Touch Regime.
What changed
IMPACT Multi Academy Trust has issued a tender notice for catering services for five of its schools, with an estimated turnover of £5.6 million over an initial three-year period, extendable by two years. The tender follows a two-stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach managed under the Light Touch Regime, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for shortlisted bidders.
Companies interested in providing these catering services must declare their interest and download contract documents through the Find a Tender service. The new contract is set to commence on August 1, 2026. While this is a notice of a tender opportunity, specific compliance actions for potential bidders include reviewing the tender documents, preparing responses to the PSQ, and meeting the submission deadlines for each stage of the procurement process.
What to do next
- Review tender documents for catering services at IMPACT Multi Academy Trust.
- Prepare and submit Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) if interested.
- Prepare and submit Invitation to Tender (ITT) if shortlisted.
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IMAT Catering Tender
- IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-027078
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067359
Published 24 March 2026, 9:58pm
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Description
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 £5.6 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,600,000 excluding VAT
- £6,720,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 30 July 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
School catering services
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
20 April 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All returns are submitted electronically. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 June 2026
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of Service | Award criteria are in the ITT documents | Quality | 85% |
| Award criteria are in the ITT documents | Award criteria are in the ITT documents | Price | 15% |
Payment terms
30 days from invoice
Description of risks to contract performance
None
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
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.
IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Companies House: 07697400 Langley Park School For Girls Hawksbrook Lane
Beckenham
BR3 3BE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Cohesion Procurement Team
Telephone: +441892251001
Email: info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Website: http://www.imat.uk
Region: UKI61 - Bromley
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Cohesion Consulting Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement and management consultancy for this tender
- Companies House: 13682273 16 Mount Pleasant, Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1QU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Team
Telephone: +441892251001
Email: info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Website: http://www.cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Contact Cohesion Consulting Ltd for any enquiries.
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