Award

Oaks Park School Catering Tender

EDUCO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 15:16

Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 15:47

Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Oaks Park School Catering Tender" was conducted by Educo, a public undertaking based in Leicester, UK. It aimed to secure catering services for Oaks Park School in Redbridge. The project's procurement method was an open competitive flexible procedure, with the process now being completed. A total of four bids were submitted, with Accent Catering, a large supplier from Staines-upon-Thames, awarded the contract on 6th February 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £1,820,178 and will run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement covered the school catering services industry across the United Kingdom, specifically focused on Redbridge, with key milestones including the standstill period ending on 17th February 2026 and the contract's future signature scheduled for 19th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale catering services. With the contract's substantial value and multi-year duration, it offers a stable and lucrative income stream for successful suppliers. Companies equipped to fulfil the rigorous demands of school catering, focusing on quality and operational excellence, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement process prioritised financial robustness and operational capabilities, making it ideal for businesses with solid financial performance and proficient service delivery. Such tenders can serve as a stepping stone for further growth and recognition within the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Oaks Park School Catering Tender

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011056-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCO
Contact Name
Emma Watkins
Contact Email
emma@educo.co.uk
Contact Phone
07949501825

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7LT
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)
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

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