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704FC11/25-01 Further competition under ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1 (Education Catering) for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group

ESPO

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18 May 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by ESPO, entails the awarding of a contract for the provision of catering services to the Leicestershire Schools Group under the ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1 (Education Catering). This procurement falls within the services category of the canteen and catering industry and is a regional endeavour located in the Leicestershire area (UKF22). The contract was signed with ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED for a total value of £8,268,754 and was formalised on 12th May 2026. The procurement method was a limited procedure without a prior publication call for competition, concluding in the award phase as of 18th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meal-serving and catering services, especially those experienced in educational sector contracts. Although the procurement was realised through a limited procedure, competitors with high-quality service offerings and a comprehensive understanding of framework contracts could find ample growth potential by exploring similar frameworks and related opportunities. Large-scale businesses like ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED, which successfully won this contract, are exemplary models for firms looking to expand through regional educational catering services.

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Notice Title

704FC11/25-01 Further competition under ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1 (Education Catering) for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group

Notice Description

Award of a PCR 2015 further competition under Lot 1 of ESPO Framework 704_22 Catering Services (see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027079-2022 for the overriding framework award), for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a PCR 2015 further competition under Lot 1 of ESPO Framework 704_22 Catering Services (see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027079-2022 for the overriding framework award), for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group.

Options: The Contract will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with an option to extend for a further period of 24 months (2 years). The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Procurement Information

Call-off from a PCR 2015 framework agreement - ESPO Framework 704_22 Catering Services, Lot 1 (see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027079-2022 for the overriding framework award)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045461-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,268,754 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS-SERVICES

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