Scope
Reference
DN766798
Description
The London Borough of Hackney intends to award a framework contract to a suitably experienced supplier to provide catering services (lunch and snacks) for Children under 5 at Hackney Children Centres and Family Hubs
The framework agreement duration is for an initial 3 years and includes an option to extend for a further year (12 months).
The service will provide healthy, nutritional and balanced meals, whilst meeting the Educational Foundation Stage Nutritional Guidelines and the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Early Years Children Centre & Family Hubs - Catering Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,792,522 excluding VAT
- £3,351,026 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
2 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
4 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1 year extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
ASHLYNS CATERING LIMITED
- Companies House: 05391693
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLWW-4647-MLYY
High Laver Hall
Ongar
CM5 0DU
United Kingdom
Email: accounts@ashlyns.co.uk
Website: http://www.ashlyns.co.uk
Region: UKH35 - West Essex
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Early Years Children Centre & Family Hubs - Catering Service
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hackney
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZC-5592-DDDV
Hackney Service Centre
London
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government