Tender

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) - Catering Tender

EDUCO

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04 Feb 2026 at 20:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Educo, a public undertaking based in Leicester, has initiated a competitive tendering process for the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) involving school catering services. The tender, titled "PDET - Catering Tender," focuses on providing school meals and hospitality services throughout the academic year, targeting areas in the UKH12 and UKF2 regions. The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions to be completed by 6th March 2026. Enquiries are welcomed until 27th February 2026, and awards will be decided by 29th May 2026. This procurement follows an open method through a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring thorough evaluation across two stages. The total contract value is set at GBP 11,066,253, with a potential three-year term that may extend for an additional two years subject to performance.

This catering contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in school catering services. Companies that excel in both financial stability and operational capacity to deliver quality catering solutions are encouraged to participate. With contracts potentially extending up to five years, businesses capable of adapting to the educational sector's unique demands while maintaining high standards will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio. The procurement's multi-stage process allows bidders to showcase their expertise and innovative proposals, potentially securing a long-term partnership with the PDET and Educo.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) - Catering Tender

Notice Description

provision of school meals and some hospitality to pupils, staff and Trust employees throughout the academic year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the three year term may be extended to one year plus one year pursuant to satisfactory attainment of agreed kpi's. The value shown is for the full 5 year opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010220-2026
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
£9,221,878 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,221,878 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks 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 Watkins
Contact Email
emma@educo.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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