Tender

Mayfield School Catering Tender

EDUCO

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Mayfield School Catering Tender" is currently in the tender stage. Managed by Educo, a public undertaking based in Leicester, this tender seeks to provide catering services at Mayfield School, located in the UKI53 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is open and follows a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit their selection questionnaire for Stage 1 evaluation by 23rd February 2026. The subsequent stages involve a site visit, financial and operational proposal submissions, and presentations. The final contract is anticipated to start on 1st August 2026 and run through to 31st July 2029.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in school catering services. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they meet the suitability criterion for this contract. With a focus on both financial and operational criteria, businesses with a robust financial track record and the capability to meet operational demands will find this tender particularly attractive. The potential contract value is significant, providing a solid platform for businesses to expand their service offerings within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mayfield School Catering Tender

Notice Description

to provide catering services throughout the academic term to students and staff at the school

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06078b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003841-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£503,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£503,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCO
Contact Name
emma-jane watkins
Contact Email
emma@educo.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447949501825

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

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