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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"
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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

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa69ccbe-d0d8-4fb7-b95d-812ddcd8bcbf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of catering services to the Leicestershire Schools Group has been completed under the ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1. Managed by Espo, the contract is described as a further competition within the selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process was categorised under the meal-serving and canteen services industry (CPV codes 55320000 and 55500000) and targeted for the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 12 May 2026 with the contract running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, initially for 36 months with a potential extension of two years. The total contract value is estimated at £8,268,754 GBP.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education catering services, particularly those capable of serving large school groups. While the initial stages are complete, companies experienced in framework agreements and selective procurement processes could leverage future opportunities within similar procurement frameworks. The contract’s potential extension also suggests continued engagement possibilities for successful suppliers. The procurement process favours organisations such as SMEs and VCSEs, indicating an openness to diverse business types beyond large providers like ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED, the awarded supplier. Such tenders can foster business growth by enabling companies to enter and expand within the public sector service marketplace.

## Notice

Award of a further competition under Lot 1 of ESPO Framework 704_22 Catering Services, for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038b73d2-c1ab-4411-b51c-361ba9c5b191 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,268,754 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,268,754 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS-SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038b73d2-c1ab-4411-b51c-361ba9c5b191

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038b73d2-c1ab-4411-b51c-361ba9c5b191
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027079-2022
  704_22 Outsourced Catering Services Framework Award notice on Find a Tender (PCR 2015 Framework)
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045461-2026
  Further competition award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/

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