Tender

Catering - OWLS Academy Trust

OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST involves a tender for catering services across nine schools within the Trust, located in Leicester, UK. This opportunity is categorised in the school catering services industry, with a total estimated contract value of £5 million excluding VAT. It operates under an open procedure, and the tender stage is currently active, ending on the 10th of April, 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on the 1st of August, 2026, for an initial three-year term, with potential extensions up to a total of five years. Interested parties are encouraged to contact procurement@keystoneknowledge.com or visit the Trust’s website for submission details.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational settings. Companies with strong supply chain management, quality service delivery, and robust contract management will be well-suited to pursue this contract. The Trust places significant emphasis on quality, with 60% of the award criteria focusing on excellence in catering services and the management of contracts, and 40% on price competitiveness. This is an excellent chance for catering companies aiming to expand their footprint within the public sector, especially if they can offer outstanding service over a prolonged period, including the possibility of contract renewals.

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Notice Title

Catering - OWLS Academy Trust

Notice Description

The successful contractor will be required to provide catering services for 9 Schools within OWLS Academy Trust Trust's website: https://www.owlsacademytrust.co.uk/ The contract relates to the delivery of comprehensive catering services across all schools within the Trust. This includes the provision of daily meal services, hospitality arrangements where required, and any associated free issue catering requirements. The proposed contract term is an initial period of three years, beginning on 1 August 2026. Subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties, the Trust may extend the contract for up to two additional periods of twelve months each. Any extension will be on the same terms and conditions as the original agreement, with the total contract duration not exceeding five years. Please see attached documents To respond to this opportunity, please email procurement@keystoneknowledge.com Total value (estimated) PS5,000,000 excluding VAT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties, the Trust may extend the contract for up to two additional periods of twelve months each. Any extension will be on the same terms and conditions as the original agreement, with the total contract duration not exceeding five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022482-2026
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY 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
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 4BF
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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