---
title: "The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060cf5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060cf5

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## Summary

The David Ross Education Trust has recently completed its procurement process for catering services to be provided across its 34 schools located in North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, and London. The procurement process was managed using a competitive flexible procedure under an open procurement method. The contract, divided into three lots, was awarded on 19th June 2026, with services commencing on 1st September 2026. The contract is set for three years with potential extensions and involves a gross total value exceeding £13 million. Innovate Services Ltd emerged as the successful supplier for all three lots, ensuring a unified provision of catering services across the designated regions.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations and SMEs capable of providing high-quality school catering services. Key areas for competitive differentiation include customer experience, food quality and variety, corporate social responsibility, and price. The contracting process favoured organisations with innovative solutions and robust management practices, aligning with the Trust’s emphasis on quality and sustainability. Businesses with expertise in educational settings and a strong local presence in the specified regions would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

To provide catering services to the David Ross Education Trust, based in 34 schools spanning North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services - N.Yorks and Lincolnshire

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 2 - The David Ross Education Trust - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 3 - The David Ross Education Trust - London

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058591-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,201,564 |
| Lots value | £7,201,564 |
| Awards value | £13,820,550 |
| 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 DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 4SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058591-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 09:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006039-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058591-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006039-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- http://www.caterlinkltd.co.uk
- http://www.innovatefood.co.uk
- http://www.miquillcatering.co.uk
- http://www.wlpconsultancy.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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