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704FC11/25-01 Further competition under ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1 (Education Catering) for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group

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18 May 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of catering services to the Leicestershire Schools Group has been completed under the ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1. Managed by Espo, the contract is described as a further competition within the selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process was categorised under the meal-serving and canteen services industry (CPV codes 55320000 and 55500000) and targeted for the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 12 May 2026 with the contract running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, initially for 36 months with a potential extension of two years. The total contract value is estimated at £8,268,754 GBP.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education catering services, particularly those capable of serving large school groups. While the initial stages are complete, companies experienced in framework agreements and selective procurement processes could leverage future opportunities within similar procurement frameworks. The contract’s potential extension also suggests continued engagement possibilities for successful suppliers. The procurement process favours organisations such as SMEs and VCSEs, indicating an openness to diverse business types beyond large providers like ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED, the awarded supplier. Such tenders can foster business growth by enabling companies to enter and expand within the public sector service marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704FC11/25-01 Further competition under ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1 (Education Catering) for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group

Notice Description

Award of a further competition under Lot 1 of ESPO Framework 704_22 Catering Services, for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group. The Contract will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with an option to extend for a further period of 24 months (2 years). The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa69ccbe-d0d8-4fb7-b95d-812ddcd8bcbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038b73d2-c1ab-4411-b51c-361ba9c5b191
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,268,754 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,268,754 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS-SERVICES

Further Information

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Notice URLs

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