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CA17064 - The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

The David Ross Education Trust

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02 Jul 2026 at 13:57

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23 Jan 2026 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The David Ross Education Trust has concluded an open procurement process for catering services across its 34 schools, located in regions including North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, and London. This procurement was classified under industry code CPV 55524000 for school catering services, with a procurement stage now marked as complete following the awarding of the contract. The contract was awarded to Innovate Services Ltd with an award value of GBP 1,327,970, and it will run from 25th August 2026 to 31st August 2029. The tendering procedure was initiated on 23rd January 2026 and concluded on 27th February 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to participate. The buying organisation, based in Loughborough, is committed to considering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in its tendering processes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services to gain a foothold in a broad and geographically diverse market. The contract's substantial value and multi-regional scope suggest that mid-sized and larger catering companies, particularly those with the capacity to manage large-scale, multi-location catering operations, would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Companies looking to expand their school services portfolio and establish or strengthen their presence in key UK regions should consider participating in such tenders to leverage potential growth in the public catering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17064 - The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services to the David Ross Education Trust, based in 34 schools spanning North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services - N.Yorks and Lincolnshire Lot 2: Lot 2 - The David Ross Education Trust - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Lot 3: Lot 3 - The David Ross Education Trust - London To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17064. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17064 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39def4bd-c8fc-4d7a-9dc5-15c43e659206
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be42373-f3a9-48bd-b319-84b831cb3011
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,327,970 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The David Ross Education Trust
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 4SQ
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Innovate Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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