---
title: "Oaks Park School Catering Tender - Contract Award"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a293"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCO"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# Oaks Park School Catering Tender - Contract Award

Buyer: EDUCO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a293

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## Summary

Educo, based in Leicester, has awarded a contract to Accent Catering for the provision of term-time catering services at Oaks Park School in Redbridge. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically school catering services, and has been conducted using an open competitive flexible procedure. The procurement process is complete, with the contract signed on 13th March 2026 and set to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st July 2029. The total contract value is £2,184,213 GBP gross (£1,820,178 GBP net). The procurement method facilitated a competitive environment through its openness to bidders, ensuring fair opportunity for participation in the tendering process.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in catering services, to engage with public sector clients like Educo. The procurement method's competitive flexible nature was suitable for large scale suppliers, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Accent Catering. Understanding the procurement nuances, like the two-stage evaluation process and presentation component, can enhance a business’s chance of securing similar opportunities. Firms equipped with robust operational capabilities and strong financial performance metrics are well-positioned to compete effectively in this sector, where quality service delivery to educational institutions is highly regarded.

## Notice

to provide the term time provision of catering services for pupils and staff at Oaks Park School in Redbridge.

### Planning Information

Contractors will be asked to present Company data, complete Mandatory & discretionary exclusion statements, and complete a series of operational questions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027404-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,650,000 |
| Lots value | £1,650,000 |
| Awards value | £1,820,178 |
| Contracts value | £1,820,178 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCENT CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 14:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027404-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 15:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011056-2026
- 4 Nov 2025 at 15:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070940-2025
- 25 Sep 2025 at 16:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059897-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027404-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011056-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070940-2025
  4th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059897-2025
  25th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=618278
  example agreement
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=618296
  selection questionnaire

## Notice URLs

- http://www.educo.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/

## Provenance

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