Tender

Redbridge Primary School Cluster - Catering Tender Lots

EDUCO

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 20:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Educo, a public undertaking based in Leicester, UK, involves an open tender titled "Redbridge Primary School Cluster - Catering Tender Lots". This tender is primarily focused on the delivery of school catering services across various sites in the UK, specifically within the UKI53 region. The process is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 18th February 2026. The tender is structured as a two-stage process, with the successful contractors from the Selection Questionnaire proceeding to the operational and financial response stage. The overall contract value is set at approximately £2,982,000, with distinct lots reflecting the requirements of Chadwell Heath Primary School, Goodmayes Primary School, Ray Lodge and Farnham Green Primary Schools, and St Anthony’s Primary School, each specified with individual start and end contract periods beginning in August 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering services industry, particularly those with experience in school meal provisions. Given the nature and value of the contracts, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The tender requires a strong emphasis on quality, both in financial and operational responses, thus favouring businesses that can demonstrate robust service delivery models and compete effectively on quality and compliance with the selection questionnaire. Additionally, the three-year contract period across several school sites presents an attractive prospect for catering companies looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Redbridge Primary School Cluster - Catering Tender Lots

Notice Description

2 stage tender process Stage 1 posted through mytenders portal - submission by contractors of response to Selection Questionnaire. submission will be evaluated and scored with the highest scoring being invited to Stage 2 Stage 2 posted through mytenders portal - on-line briefing, site visits, submission of financial and operational response. documents will be evaluated and scored with the highest scoring being invited to present to eh clients who will decide on their preferred supplier for a three year contract.

Lot Information

Chadwell Heath Primary School

provision of school meals at Chadwell Heath Primary School

Goodmayes Primary School

provision of school meals at Goodmayes Primary School

Ray Lodge & Farnham Green

provision of catering services at both Ray Lodge Primary School and Farnham Green Primary School

St Anthony's

provision of term time school meals to St Anthony's Primary school delivered in from Chadwell Heath Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005064-2026
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
Open 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
£2,982,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,982,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCO
Contact Name
Emma 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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