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title: "704FC11/25-01 Further competition under ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1 (Education Catering) for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b3d"
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# 704FC11/25-01 Further competition under ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1 (Education Catering) for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b3d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by ESPO, entails the awarding of a contract for the provision of catering services to the Leicestershire Schools Group under the ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1 (Education Catering). This procurement falls within the services category of the canteen and catering industry and is a regional endeavour located in the Leicestershire area (UKF22). The contract was signed with ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED for a total value of £8,268,754 and was formalised on 12th May 2026. The procurement method was a limited procedure without a prior publication call for competition, concluding in the award phase as of 18th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meal-serving and catering services, especially those experienced in educational sector contracts. Although the procurement was realised through a limited procedure, competitors with high-quality service offerings and a comprehensive understanding of framework contracts could find ample growth potential by exploring similar frameworks and related opportunities. Large-scale businesses like ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED, which successfully won this contract, are exemplary models for firms looking to expand through regional educational catering services.

## Notice

Award of a PCR 2015 further competition under Lot 1 of ESPO Framework 704_22 Catering Services (see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027079-2022 for the overriding framework award), for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a PCR 2015 further competition under Lot 1 of ESPO Framework 704_22 Catering Services (see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027079-2022 for the overriding framework award), for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group.

Options: The Contract will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with an option to extend for a further period of 24 months (2 years). The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

### Procurement Information

Call-off from a PCR 2015 framework agreement - ESPO Framework 704_22 Catering Services, Lot 1 (see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027079-2022 for the overriding framework award)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045461-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,268,754 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| 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 | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045461-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027079-2022

## Provenance

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