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The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

The David Ross Education Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 11:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Jun 2026 at 15:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 09:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The David Ross Education Trust, based in Loughborough, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of its tender for catering services, encompassing 34 schools located across North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, and London. The procurement process, which utilised an open competitive flexible procedure under a light touch regime, has resulted in the award of contracts in three lots to Innovate Services Ltd. The contracts are set to commence on 25th August 2026 with a duration of three years, possessing potential extensions for up to two additional one-year terms. This tender falls under the services category, specifically school catering services, with the substantial contract values signalling significant opportunities for the awarded supplier in the education sector.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies involved in providing catering services, as it involves delivering services across multiple regions in England. With a combined award value exceeding £13 million, companies with a strong track record in food service provision, Customer Experience & Innovation and Corporate, Social Responsibility would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their client roster in the public sector. The awarded contract emphasises delivering high-quality, varied healthy meal choices, making it suitable for companies that adhere to advanced nutritional standards and innovative catering solutions. Additionally, the opportunity for contract extensions provides long-term business engagement potential for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services to the David Ross Education Trust, based in 34 schools spanning North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London.

Lot Information

Lot 1 David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services - N.Yorks and Lincolnshire

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 2 - The David Ross Education Trust - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 3 - The David Ross Education Trust - London

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062718-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
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
£7,201,564 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,201,564 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£13,820,550 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£13,820,550 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
The David Ross Education Trust
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 4SQ
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Innovate Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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