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Catering Tender - SET

Educo

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 09:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 14:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Educo, revolves around a comprehensive catering tender for Heartlands High School and Grove School. This tender falls under the "services" industry category, specifically focusing on school catering services. As per the procurement stages, the process has been completed, following the award stage with a contract awarded to Olive Dining. The contract value amounts to £2.25 million excluding VAT, and the engagement period is scheduled from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. Located in Leicester, UK, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure, per UK legislative requirements, ensuring transparency and broad participation. The standstill period concluded on 17th July 2025, and the signature stage is due by 31st July 2025.

This tender presents a viable avenue for business development, particularly for companies offering comprehensive and economically advantageous school catering solutions. While the awarded contract was secured by a large-scale supplier, Olive Dining, the open procurement method suggests future opportunities for SMEs to engage by showcasing financial robustness and qualitative experience. Businesses with expertise in educational settings, substantial operational support mechanisms, and capabilities in training and mobilisation will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, participation aligns with adherence to forthcoming bidding processes that benchmark quality and competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Tender - SET

Notice Description

single stage process for catering services for Heartlands High School and Grove School, submission of response to qualitative questions and financial requirement resulting in presentation and final decision for Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037644-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Educo
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7LT
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Olive Dining Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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