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title: "PDET Catering - Notice to award contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064781"
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# PDET Catering - Notice to award contract

Buyer: EDUCO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064781

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Educo, a public undertaking based in Leicester, UK, pertains to the award of a contract for the provision of catering services, specifically school meals and hospitality, to Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) throughout the academic year. The contracting process falls under the services category with a focus on school catering services (CPV 55524000). This process has recently reached the awarding stage, with The Pantry as the successful bidder of the competitive flexible procedure. The contract, valued at £12,630,937 (gross), is scheduled to start on 1st August 2026 and run through to 31st July 2029, potentially extending to 2031 based on performance metrics. The procurement method was selective, involving a comprehensive evaluation and award scheduled post the standstill period ending 16th June 2026.

This opportunity represents significant potential for growth for businesses within the catering sector, particularly those that specialise in large-scale educational catering. Given the selective and competitive nature of the tender, it was suitable for large businesses with strong financial and operational capabilities, evidenced by the involvement of multiple large tenderers such as Edwards & Ward and Kingswood Education Catering Ltd. The project offers a long-term partnership with Educo, a stable public sector buyer, and includes the opportunity for contract renewal based on satisfactory performance. This makes it an attractive proposition for companies looking to expand within the UK's public sector catering market, leveraging both operational excellence and competitive pricing strategies.

## Notice

Notice to award following standstill period for the provision of school meals and some hospitality to pupils, staff and Trust employees throughout the academic year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the three year term may be extended to one year plus one year pursuant to satisfactory attainment of agreed kpi's. The value shown is for the full 5 year opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052601-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,221,878 |
| Lots value | £9,221,878 |
| Awards value | £10,525,781 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PANTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 08:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052601-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 20:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010220-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052601-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010220-2026
  4th February 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/

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