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Search Education Trust - Catering Tender

Educo

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08 Oct 2026 at 18:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Educo is seeking a contractor to provide catering services at Heartlands High School and The Grove School, both part of the Search Education Trust, in the London Borough of Haringey. The service is intended to deliver consistently high-quality school catering throughout the contract. This is a services requirement for two school sites; the schools are at N22 7ST and N17 6AR. Educo Consultancy & Facilities Management is managing the procurement on the Trust’s behalf. The work is school catering (CPV 55524000).

The buyer invited offers through an open tender procedure. The tender set a submission deadline of 12 November 2026 at 12:00 and an enquiries deadline of 5 November 2026 at 17:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 18 December 2026 to 31 December 2029, with the option of two one-year renewals, subject to successful completion of the initial term and agreed KPI attainment; the maximum stated end date is 31 December 2031. The estimated value is £2,336,000 excluding VAT (£2,803,200 including VAT). There is one lot. Evaluation weights the financial proposal at 60%, operational response at 30% and organisational financial status at 10%.

The requirement suits catering suppliers with experience delivering school food services across multiple sites and the operational capacity to maintain consistent quality throughout a multi-year contract. The Trust is seeking a contractor able to demonstrate operational relevance to its needs and provide a financial proposal covering both schools. A clear safeguarding policy is required, including a commitment to protecting all individuals from harm regardless of age, disability, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable to compete. The buyer intends to select the bidder best suited to the Trust’s needs, so bidders should be able to evidence both sound financial standing and a strong operational approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Search Education Trust - Catering Tender

Notice Description

Educo Consultancy & Facilities Management have been commissioned to complete a single stage tender for the catering services at Heartlands High School N22 7ST and The Grove School N17 6AR in the London Borough of Haringey, both Schools are part of the Search Education Trust. Educo requires any Contractor to have a clear safeguarding policy that includes an overarching declaration that the organisation acknowledges its duty of care and is committed to protecting all individuals from harm, regardless of age, disability, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Through this tender the Trust is seeking to engage a Contractor that is committed to delivering a consistently high quality catering service throughout the contract term and will independently choose the most suitable bidder for their needs. All details are outlined within the Specification and RFI documents uploaded to this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: successful completion of initial contract term, one year plus one year may be awarded pursuant to attainment of agreed kpi's

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07843c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095430-2026
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
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
£2,336,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,336,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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