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Three Primary Schools in Leicester - Catering contracts

Evington Valley Primary School

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 09:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 15:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Evington Valley Primary School, collaborating with Parks Primary School and St John the Baptist CoE (Aided) Primary School, aims to appoint new catering contractors to replace the services previously provided by Leicestershire Traded Services. The process, managed through a competitive flexible procedure, involves the selection of suppliers via a four-stage evaluation: Selection and Shortlisting, Invitation to Tender, Proposal Presentation, and Reference Checking. Bids were invited for the provision of school catering services, classified under the CPV code 55524000, with a submission deadline of 12th February 2026. The contracts, with a combined gross value of £2,640,000 across the schools, are set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2029, with potential extensions totalling two additional years. Located in Leicester (UKF21), these sub-central government authorities provide opportunities within the public school catering industry.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for catering businesses looking to grow within the educational sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing quality school meal services. The contracts suit both SMEs and larger enterprises, allowing them to leverage their bespoke catering offerings to meet the quality and price criteria specified (70% quality, 30% price weighting). With Evington Valley Primary School as the leading buyer, the process permits individual awards to selected suppliers, fostering potential long-term relationships with public-sector schools, thereby enhancing business portfolios and market reach. Businesses capable of aligning with detailed procurement objectives and possessing the infrastructure to deliver consistently over the contract period will find themselves competitively positioned in this rigorous selection process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Three Primary Schools in Leicester - Catering contracts

Notice Description

Three primary schools are seeking to appoint new catering contractors for August 2026, following the closure of Leicestershire Traded Services catering department. The schools are collaborating during the procurement process to find new providers, while retaining their right to appoint and contract to their chosen suppliers individually, although they may be open to further collaboration, should the offers be attractive.

Lot Information

Evington Valley Primary School

Renewal: Each school may award contract extensions as 2 x 12 month periods, subject to all parties agreeing in writing.

Parks Primary School

Renewal: Each school may award contract extensions as 2 x 12 month periods, subject to all parties agreeing in writing.

St John the Baptist Primary School

Renewal: Each school may award contract extensions as 2 x 12 month periods, subject to all parties agreeing in writing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052150-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,832,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Evington Valley Primary School
Additional Buyers

Parks Primary School

St John the Baptist CoE (Aided) Primary School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE5 5LL
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
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Stoneygate
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

A.B.M. CATERING LIMITED

MIQUILL CATERING LIMITED

Further Information

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