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Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) - Catering Tender

Educo

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Educo

Buyer Address: West Walk Building, Leicester, UKF21, LE1 7LT, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Emma Watkins

Contact Email: emma@educo.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
9221878.0 GBP
Gross: 11066253 GBP
Published
04 Feb 2026, 20:32
Deadline
06 Mar 2026, 10:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55524000 - School catering services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

provision of school meals and some hospitality to pupils, staff and Trust employees throughout the academic year.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010220-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 9,221,878

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 11,066,253

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Finance (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Operational (80%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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