---
title: "Catering Services Tender for Rutland Learning Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc59"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc59.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Catering Services Tender for Rutland Learning Trust

Buyer: THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc59

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## Summary

The Rutland Learning Trust has successfully awarded a contract for catering services to Kingswood Education Catering Ltd, marking the completion of their procurement process. This contract involves providing catered meals across thirteen schools, inclusive of delivered meals for some establishments, under a competitive flexible procedure. Located in Oakham, Rutland, the Trust, identified as a public authority within sub-central government, led this selective procurement with a budget exceeding four million GBP. The award was made on 20 April 2026 and the contract period stretches from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with options to extend or modify should additional schools join the Trust. The procurement stage was finalised, covering catering services specifically, with the Trust identifying both quality and price as key criteria.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to grow through supplying substantial catering services to educational institutions. The contract is especially conducive for caterers with experience in delivering meals and managing large-scale food services. With options for expansion as new schools enter the Trust, businesses capable of agile adaptation to include additional services will find this tender attractive. The competitive flexible procedure and significant budget allocation underscore the potential value this contract offers, supporting both sectoral expertise and business growth. фирмы, владеющие опытом подготовки учебных учреждений, могут эффективно конкурировать в этом процессе.

## Notice

The Trust is seeking a single supplier to provide catering services for all of its schools. Catering is required for all thirteen schools. There is a requirement for delivered meals to some of the schools.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: If other schools join the trust over the life of this agreement, then they will join this agreement when their pre-existing terms allow.

Renewal: Two twelve month extension periods are available if agreed in writing by both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036405-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | £4,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ACE ADVICE LTD |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton West |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINGSWOOD EDUCATION CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036405-2026
- 7 Nov 2025 at 09:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071862-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036405-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071862-2025
  7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://bidiful-teamportal.app/p/aceadvice
  The tender management is being undertaken by Dave Croshaw Contact details dave.croshaw@ace-advice.co.uk 07765 062169

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kingswoodcatering.co.uk
- https://www.ace-advice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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