Tender

CA17064 - The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The David Ross Education Trust is inviting tenders for catering services across its network of 34 schools located in North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, and London. The tender, titled "CA17064 - The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services," is classified under school catering services (CPV 55524000) and follows an open procurement procedure. The procurement stage is currently active and interested parties must submit their tenders by 27th February 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2029. This tender provides a significant opportunity for suppliers within the services industry to engage with a well-respected educational trust, catering to various regions including the United Kingdom and abroad. The David Ross Education Trust's head office is located in Loughborough, England, with Diane Herbert as the primary contact.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, offering substantial growth potential by engaging with multiple educational locations across a broad geographic area. The open procurement process is well-suited for SMEs, allowing for competitive participation in the provision of these services. Companies operating within this sector can leverage this contract to expand their service reach, particularly those capable of efficiently managing large-scale operations across diverse locations. The tender's division into lots also allows businesses to bid for specific geographical areas, making it an attractive proposition for regional caterers looking to grow their footprint in specific regions such as North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, and London.

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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 0151 482 9230.

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
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Diane Herbert
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 4SQ
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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