--- title: "Lewisham School Cluster Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060f10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060f10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060f10.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EDUCO" published: "2026-01-26" --- # Lewisham School Cluster Catering Tender Buyer: EDUCO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060f10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060f10.json) ## Summary The contracting process is being conducted by Educo for the Lewisham School Cluster, focusing on school catering services. This open procedure involves a two-stage tender for providing school meals and hospitality services across various primary schools. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd March 2026. Relevant activities include online briefings and site visits, followed by the evaluation of financial and operational responses. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKI44 region, under the industry classification of school catering services. The contract, valued at approximately £6.5 million, is expected to commence on 1st August 2026 and runs for a three-year term with possible renewals. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the school catering industry to expand their operations within this sector. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender specifies suitability for such organisations. The process evaluates bids based on quality criteria comprising financial and technical responses. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality catering services to schools, along with the capability to manage operations across multiple locations, stand to gain substantially from this opportunity. The contract’s scope allows for sustainable business growth over the contract period, with the potential for extended collaboration through agreed renewals. ## Notice 2 stage tender process for the provision of school meals and some hospitality at the listed primary school. Stage 1 posted through mytenders portal - submission by contractors of response to Selection Questionnaire. submission will be evaluated and scored with the highest scoring being invited to Stage 2Stage 2 posted through mytenders portal - on-line briefing, site visits, submission of financial and operational response. documents will be evaluated and scored with the highest scoring being invited to present to the clients who will decide on their preferred supplier for a three year contract. ### Lot Information Adamsrill Primary provision of school meals at Adamsrill Primary School Renewal: + 1yr, + 1yr in agreement by all parties All Saints CE provision of school meals at All Saints CE Primary School, Blackheath Renewal: +1 yr, +1 yr by agreement of all parties Aspire Holy Cross & Aspire St Augustines provision of school meals at both school within Aspire Trust Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties Baring Primary School provision of school meals at Baring Primary School Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties Deptford Park Primary provision of school meals at Deptford Park Primary School Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties Greenvale School provision of school meals at Greenvale School - Water rd & Mayow rd sites Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties Holbeach Primary provision of school meals at Holbeach Primary School Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties Horniman Primary provision of school meals at Horniman Primary School Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties Kender Primary provision of school meals at Kender Primary School Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties Launcelot Primary provision of school meals at Launcelot Primary & Nursery Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties St Bartholomews CE provision of school meals at St Bartholomews CofE Primary School Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties St John the Baptist provision of school meals at St John the Baptist (Southend) CE Primary School Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties St Margarets Lee provision of school meals at St Margarets Lee CE Primary School Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties St Mary's CE provision of school meals at St Mary's CE Primary School Renewal: 1y + 1 yr in agreement by all parties St Saviours Catholic provision of school meals at St Saviours Catholic Primary School Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties St Stephen's CE provision of school meals at St Stephen's CE Primary Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties St William of York provision of school meals at St William of York Catholic Primary School Renewal: +1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006857-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,765 | | Lots value | £6,500,765 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2026 at 18:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006857-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006857-2026 26th January 2026 - Tender 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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