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title: "Cashless Catering Solution, Hardware and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06159f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# Cashless Catering Solution, Hardware and Support Services

Buyer: THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06159f

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## Summary

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is seeking proposals through an open tender process for a contract titled "Cashless Catering Solution, Hardware and Support Services". This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on software and IT services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 6th March 2026, and potential contract awards by 15th April 2026. TMET is a public authority in the sub-central government sector, based in Leicester, UK, and aims to enhance their educational facilities with this innovative project. The tender is valued at £150,000 GBP, and the procurement will be conducted electronically with submissions accepted in English.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in software package and information systems as well as IT consultancy, development, and support services. Businesses able to offer a cutting-edge, cost-effective solution for cashless catering that meets technical, cost, service, support, and sustainability criteria are well-positioned to compete. The contract includes options for renewal over three or five years, providing a potential long-term engagement for successful suppliers. This tender is ideal for businesses looking to expand their presence in the education sector by delivering comprehensive and innovative IT solutions.

## Notice

The Mead Educational Trust invites qualified suppliers to submit proposals for the supply, support and management of our cashless catering solution as detailed in this ITT. The objective is to select a provider that can offer a cutting-edge, cost-effective, and efficient cashless catering solution that aligns with our goal of providing exceptional education and facilities to our students and staff. TMET would like to invite qualified suppliers to respond to this ITT for the procurement and supply of hardware, software, professional services, and consumables. This ITT document sets out the requirements and the selection criteria to be used in evaluation and provides information regard-ing how the tender process will be managed. The purpose of this ITT is to obtain professional, costed propositions and solutions for the required equipment and services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The new service should be a contract term of 3 or 5 years, invoiced annually. We request that all bidders provide options for both 3 and 5 year solutions as part of their tender submission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009568-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| 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 | THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE4 9DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Troon |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester East |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 15:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009568-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009568-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.tmet.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TMET-Cashless-Catering-Tender-2026-v2.zip

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.tmet.uk/join-us/tender-opportunities/

## Provenance

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