--- title: "CA17064 - The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39def4bd-c8fc-4d7a-9dc5-15c43e659206" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39def4bd-c8fc-4d7a-9dc5-15c43e659206" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39def4bd-c8fc-4d7a-9dc5-15c43e659206.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39def4bd-c8fc-4d7a-9dc5-15c43e659206.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST" published: "2026-01-23" --- # CA17064 - The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services Buyer: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39def4bd-c8fc-4d7a-9dc5-15c43e659206 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39def4bd-c8fc-4d7a-9dc5-15c43e659206) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39def4bd-c8fc-4d7a-9dc5-15c43e659206.json) ## Summary The David Ross Education Trust is inviting tenders for catering services across its network of 34 schools located in North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, and London. The tender, titled "CA17064 - The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services," is classified under school catering services (CPV 55524000) and follows an open procurement procedure. The procurement stage is currently active and interested parties must submit their tenders by 27th February 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2029. This tender provides a significant opportunity for suppliers within the services industry to engage with a well-respected educational trust, catering to various regions including the United Kingdom and abroad. The David Ross Education Trust's head office is located in Loughborough, England, with Diane Herbert as the primary contact. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, offering substantial growth potential by engaging with multiple educational locations across a broad geographic area. The open procurement process is well-suited for SMEs, allowing for competitive participation in the provision of these services. Companies operating within this sector can leverage this contract to expand their service reach, particularly those capable of efficiently managing large-scale operations across diverse locations. The tender's division into lots also allows businesses to bid for specific geographical areas, making it an attractive proposition for regional caterers looking to grow their footprint in specific regions such as North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, and London. ## Notice To provide catering services to the David Ross Education Trust, based in 34 schools spanning North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services - N.Yorks and Lincolnshire Lot 2: Lot 2 - The David Ross Education Trust - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Lot 3: Lot 3 - The David Ross Education Trust - London To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17064. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17064 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be42373-f3a9-48bd-b319-84b831cb3011 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST | | Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE11 4SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Charnwood | | Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby | | Westminster constituency | Loughborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2026 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be42373-f3a9-48bd-b319-84b831cb3011 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be42373-f3a9-48bd-b319-84b831cb3011 23rd January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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