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Lewisham Schools Cluster Catering - Notice to Award

Educo

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 12:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 18:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Lewisham Schools Cluster Catering is being managed by Educo, a public undertaking based in Leicester, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Lewisham Schools Cluster Catering - Notice to Award," involves the provision of school meals and some hospitality services across various primary schools in Lewisham. The contract falls under the services category, specifically school catering services (CPV code: 55524000), and spans the region of London (UKI44), with the procurement process currently in the award stage as of 30th June 2026. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure with the final award decisions scheduled for completion by 22nd May 2026. The contract period for each lot is set to start on 1st August 2026 and end on 31st July 2029, with the potential for extensions until 31st July 2031 based on the performance of key performance indicators (KPIs).

This large-scale catering tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food services sector, particularly those that are capable of managing sizeable operations. The open procurement process, valued at approximately £7.8 million, is designed to foster competition, providing a level playing field for large companies like Olive Dining and Nourish, which have been awarded multiple lots. Given the scale and complexity of the services required, companies with extensive experience in school catering and the capability to meet high standards in both service quality and operational delivery are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the possibility of contract renewals based on performance encourages long-term partnerships, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming for sustained growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lewisham Schools Cluster Catering - Notice to Award

Notice Description

2 stage tender process for the provision of school meals and some hospitality at the listed primary school. 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 2Stage 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 the clients who will decide on their preferred supplier for a three year contract.

Lot Information

Adamsrill Primary

provision of school meals at Adamsrill Primary School

Renewal: + 1yr, + 1yr in agreement by all parties

All Saints CE

provision of school meals at All Saints CE Primary School, Blackheath

Renewal: +1 yr, +1 yr by agreement of all parties

Aspire Holy Cross & Aspire St Augustines

provision of school meals at both school within Aspire Trust

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

Baring Primary School

provision of school meals at Baring Primary School

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

Deptford Park Primary

provision of school meals at Deptford Park Primary School

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

Greenvale School

provision of school meals at Greenvale School - Water rd & Mayow rd sites

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

Holbeach Primary

provision of school meals at Holbeach Primary School

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

Horniman Primary

provision of school meals at Horniman Primary School

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

Kender Primary

provision of school meals at Kender Primary School

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

Launcelot Primary

provision of school meals at Launcelot Primary & Nursery

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

St Bartholomews CE

provision of school meals at St Bartholomews CofE Primary School

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

St John the Baptist

provision of school meals at St John the Baptist (Southend) CE Primary School

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

St Margarets Lee

provision of school meals at St Margarets Lee CE Primary School

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

St Mary's CE

provision of school meals at St Mary's CE Primary School

Renewal: 1y + 1 yr in agreement by all parties

St Saviours Catholic

provision of school meals at St Saviours Catholic Primary School

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

St Stephen's CE

provision of school meals at St Stephen's CE Primary

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

St William of York

provision of school meals at St William of York Catholic Primary School

Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061213-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£6,500,765 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,765 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£10,101,750 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Educo
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7LT
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
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Caterlink

Nourish

Olive Dining

Further Information

Notice Documents

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