Tender

Cashless Catering Solution, Hardware and Support Services

THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is seeking proposals through an open tender process for a contract titled "Cashless Catering Solution, Hardware and Support Services". This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on software and IT services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 6th March 2026, and potential contract awards by 15th April 2026. TMET is a public authority in the sub-central government sector, based in Leicester, UK, and aims to enhance their educational facilities with this innovative project. The tender is valued at £150,000 GBP, and the procurement will be conducted electronically with submissions accepted in English.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in software package and information systems as well as IT consultancy, development, and support services. Businesses able to offer a cutting-edge, cost-effective solution for cashless catering that meets technical, cost, service, support, and sustainability criteria are well-positioned to compete. The contract includes options for renewal over three or five years, providing a potential long-term engagement for successful suppliers. This tender is ideal for businesses looking to expand their presence in the education sector by delivering comprehensive and innovative IT solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cashless Catering Solution, Hardware and Support Services

Notice Description

The Mead Educational Trust invites qualified suppliers to submit proposals for the supply, support and management of our cashless catering solution as detailed in this ITT. The objective is to select a provider that can offer a cutting-edge, cost-effective, and efficient cashless catering solution that aligns with our goal of providing exceptional education and facilities to our students and staff. TMET would like to invite qualified suppliers to respond to this ITT for the procurement and supply of hardware, software, professional services, and consumables. This ITT document sets out the requirements and the selection criteria to be used in evaluation and provides information regard-ing how the tender process will be managed. The purpose of this ITT is to obtain professional, costed propositions and solutions for the required equipment and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The new service should be a contract term of 3 or 5 years, invoiced annually. We request that all bidders provide options for both 3 and 5 year solutions as part of their tender submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06159f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009568-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@tmet.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE4 9DD
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Troon
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

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