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Oaks Park School Catering Tender - Contract Award

Educo

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 14:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Feb 2026 at 15:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 15:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 17:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Educo, based in Leicester, has awarded a contract to Accent Catering for the provision of term-time catering services at Oaks Park School in Redbridge. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically school catering services, and has been conducted using an open competitive flexible procedure. The procurement process is complete, with the contract signed on 13th March 2026 and set to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st July 2029. The total contract value is £2,184,213 GBP gross (£1,820,178 GBP net). The procurement method facilitated a competitive environment through its openness to bidders, ensuring fair opportunity for participation in the tendering process.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in catering services, to engage with public sector clients like Educo. The procurement method's competitive flexible nature was suitable for large scale suppliers, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Accent Catering. Understanding the procurement nuances, like the two-stage evaluation process and presentation component, can enhance a business’s chance of securing similar opportunities. Firms equipped with robust operational capabilities and strong financial performance metrics are well-positioned to compete effectively in this sector, where quality service delivery to educational institutions is highly regarded.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oaks Park School Catering Tender - Contract Award

Notice Description

to provide the term time provision of catering services for pupils and staff at Oaks Park School in Redbridge.

Planning Information

Contractors will be asked to present Company data, complete Mandatory & discretionary exclusion statements, and complete a series of operational questions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027404-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,820,178 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,820,178 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Accent Catering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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