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title: "Catering - OWLS Academy Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0668b7"
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buyer: "OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Catering - OWLS Academy Trust

Buyer: OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0668b7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST involves a tender for catering services across nine schools within the Trust, located in Leicester, UK. This opportunity is categorised in the school catering services industry, with a total estimated contract value of £5 million excluding VAT. It operates under an open procedure, and the tender stage is currently active, ending on the 10th of April, 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on the 1st of August, 2026, for an initial three-year term, with potential extensions up to a total of five years. Interested parties are encouraged to contact procurement@keystoneknowledge.com or visit the Trust’s website for submission details.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational settings. Companies with strong supply chain management, quality service delivery, and robust contract management will be well-suited to pursue this contract. The Trust places significant emphasis on quality, with 60% of the award criteria focusing on excellence in catering services and the management of contracts, and 40% on price competitiveness. This is an excellent chance for catering companies aiming to expand their footprint within the public sector, especially if they can offer outstanding service over a prolonged period, including the possibility of contract renewals.

## Notice

The successful contractor will be required to provide catering services for 9 Schools within OWLS Academy Trust Trust's website: https://www.owlsacademytrust.co.uk/ The contract relates to the delivery of comprehensive catering services across all schools within the Trust. This includes the provision of daily meal services, hospitality arrangements where required, and any associated free issue catering requirements. The proposed contract term is an initial period of three years, beginning on 1 August 2026. Subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties, the Trust may extend the contract for up to two additional periods of twelve months each. Any extension will be on the same terms and conditions as the original agreement, with the total contract duration not exceeding five years. Please see attached documents To respond to this opportunity, please email procurement@keystoneknowledge.com Total value (estimated) PS5,000,000 excluding VAT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties, the Trust may extend the contract for up to two additional periods of twelve months each. Any extension will be on the same terms and conditions as the original agreement, with the total contract duration not exceeding five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022482-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 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 | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 4BF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022482-2026
  12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://keystoneknowledge.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/KeystoneHQ/IgCbS480D2BnQoCbyaPG317EAWrSH5PdxnVCovkGIh7qsCA?e=uSftq8
  Supporting files for tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.owlsacademytrust.co.uk
- https://www.owlsacademytrust.co.ukprocurement@keystoneknowledge.com
- https://www.owlsacademytrust.co.uk/

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