--- title: "Ivy Learning Trust - Catering notice to award" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aa9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa9d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EDUCO" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Ivy Learning Trust - Catering notice to award Buyer: EDUCO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aa9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa9d.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for catering services at the Ivy Learning Trust has reached the award stage, with Educo as the contracting authority. The procurement focuses on providing term-time catering services for primary schools across various locations, including regions UKI54 and UKH23 in the United Kingdom. The process, initiated on 6th May 2026, was a two-stage competitive tender under a competitive flexible procedure. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, with a gross contract value of GBP 7,397,532. The award decision is pending, with the supplier Nourish poised to provide school catering services per the procurement's requirements. Key dates include a standstill period ending on 15th May 2026 and a scheduled contract signature by 12th June 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth among businesses in the large-scale food service industry, with an emphasis on school catering. Companies equipped to manage significant school meal operations, particularly those with experience in primary school environments, are positioned to thrive under the contractual obligations of this contract. The nature of the competitive, open procurement demands that participants be adept at showcasing both financial stability and operational excellence. This opportunity is ideal for businesses capable of delivering high-quality catering services across multiple sites and which are familiar with adhering to specific KPIs in public service contracts. ## Notice 2 stage tender process to provide term time catering services for primary schools within the Ivy Learning Trust ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: completion of contract term and attainment of agreed kpi's ### Planning Information this UK2 notice (Stage 1) will require interested Contractors to upload any supporting documents outlined within the Selection Questionnaire by the engagement deadline ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041310-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 25 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 4 May 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,880,000 | | Lots value | £1,880,000 | | Awards value | £6,164,610 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLI54 Enfield | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NOURISH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 08:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041310-2026 - 6 Nov 2025 at 12:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071613-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 12:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063316-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041310-2026 6th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071613-2025 6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063316-2025 8th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.educo.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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