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title: "Three Primary Schools in Leicester - Catering contracts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604e7"
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buyer: "EVINGTON VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL"
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# Three Primary Schools in Leicester - Catering contracts

Buyer: EVINGTON VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604e7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Evington Valley Primary School, collaborating with Parks Primary School and St John the Baptist CoE (Aided) Primary School, aims to appoint new catering contractors to replace the services previously provided by Leicestershire Traded Services. The process, managed through a competitive flexible procedure, involves the selection of suppliers via a four-stage evaluation: Selection and Shortlisting, Invitation to Tender, Proposal Presentation, and Reference Checking. Bids were invited for the provision of school catering services, classified under the CPV code 55524000, with a submission deadline of 12th February 2026. The contracts, with a combined gross value of £2,640,000 across the schools, are set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2029, with potential extensions totalling two additional years. Located in Leicester (UKF21), these sub-central government authorities provide opportunities within the public school catering industry.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for catering businesses looking to grow within the educational sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing quality school meal services. The contracts suit both SMEs and larger enterprises, allowing them to leverage their bespoke catering offerings to meet the quality and price criteria specified (70% quality, 30% price weighting). With Evington Valley Primary School as the leading buyer, the process permits individual awards to selected suppliers, fostering potential long-term relationships with public-sector schools, thereby enhancing business portfolios and market reach. Businesses capable of aligning with detailed procurement objectives and possessing the infrastructure to deliver consistently over the contract period will find themselves competitively positioned in this rigorous selection process.

## Notice

Three primary schools are seeking to appoint new catering contractors for August 2026, following the closure of Leicestershire Traded Services catering department. The schools are collaborating during the procurement process to find new providers, while retaining their right to appoint and contract to their chosen suppliers individually, although they may be open to further collaboration, should the offers be attractive.

### Lot Information

Evington Valley Primary School

Renewal: Each school may award contract extensions as 2 x 12 month periods, subject to all parties agreeing in writing.

Parks Primary School

Renewal: Each school may award contract extensions as 2 x 12 month periods, subject to all parties agreeing in writing.

St John the Baptist Primary School

Renewal: Each school may award contract extensions as 2 x 12 month periods, subject to all parties agreeing in writing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052150-2026 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | £2,200,000 |
| Awards value | £2,832,000 |
| 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 | EVINGTON VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | ACE ADVICE LTD; PARKS PRIMARY SCHOOL; ST JOHN THE BAPTIST COE (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE5 5LL |
| 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 | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | A.B.M. CATERING; MIQUILL CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 08:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052150-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 15:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002773-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052150-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002773-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://bidiful-teamportal.app/p/aceadvice
  Documents for this tender will be available by contacting Dave Croshaw. They will be made available via the Bidiful App dave.croshaw@ace-advice.co.uk 07765 062169

## Notice URLs

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

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