Catering ITT_OHC&AT
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust · Education
In brief
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust awarded catering work to Connect Catering and Nourish on 20 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,493,400 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.
It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Brantridge School 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversCatering Service for Brantridge School, Staplefield Place, Staplefield, Haywards Heath RH17 6EQ Specialist primary-aged school for boys aged 6–11, focusing on SEMH and related needs. Estimated lot value based on spend over previous academic year £78,037 | Catering | £390,185 |
| Carew Academy 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversCatering Services for Carew Academy, 33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8NQ Specialist academy for pupils aged 7-18 with a wide range of ability levels and additional learning needs, including complex needs. Estimated annual lot value based on last academic years spend £97,663 | Catering | £488,315 |
| Dysart School 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversCatering services for Dysart School, 190 Ewell Rd, Surbiton KT6 6HL Specialist school for 180 pupils aged 4 to 19 who have a range of severe and complex learning difficulties. Estimated annual spend is based on the previous academic years spend £73,201 | Catering | £366,005 |
| Link Schools – includes Primary and Secondary 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversCatering services for Link Schools - Link Primary, 138 Croydon Rd, Croydon. CR0 4PG. Link Secondary 82-86 Croydon Rd, Croydon. CR0 4PD Specialising in meeting the needs of students who have Speech, Language and Communication difficulties. Estimated annual spend for this lot is calculated on the previous academic years spend - £49073 | Catering | £245,365 |
| St Philip’s School 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversCatering services for St Philip’s School, St Philip’s School, Harrow Cl, Chessington KT9 2HR Specialist school with a pupils aged 9 to 19. It serves children with complex autism and other special educational needs. Estimated annual spend for this lot is based on the previous academic years spend £60,233 | Catering | £301,165 |
| Unified Academy 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversCatering Services for Unified Academy, Chart Ln S, Dorking RH5 4DB Boys aged 9-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The estimated annual spend for this lot is based on the previous academic years spend £140,473 | Catering | £702,365 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Catering (SME) 3 bids received | Brantridge School | £514,665 | Awarded 16 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| Nourish 3 bids received | Carew Academy | £1,030,134 | Awarded 16 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| Nourish 3 bids received | Dysart School | £619,305 | Awarded 16 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| Nourish 3 bids received | Link Schools – includes Primary and Secondary | £343,379 | Awarded 16 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| Connect Catering (SME) 3 bids received | St Philip’s School | £682,410 | Awarded 16 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| Connect Catering (SME) 3 bids received | Unified Academy | £708,295 | Awarded 16 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 014963-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 068966-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 082195-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
3Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for catering
- Connect Catering1 contract
- Nourish1 contract
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From notice 014963-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 February 2026, last updated 28 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.