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Catering - OWLS Academy Trust

OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

Buyer Address: New Lubbesthorpe Primary School Tay Road, Leicester, UKF22, LE19 4BF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Stephen Mitchell

Contact Email: stephen@keystoneknowledge.com

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
5000000.0 GBP
Gross: 6000000 GBP
Published
12 Mar 2026, 15:51
Deadline
10 Apr 2026, 16:00
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

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) £5,000,000 excluding VAT

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://keystoneknowledge.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/KeystoneHQ/IgCbS480D2BnQoCbyaPG317EAWrSH5PdxnVCovkGIh7qsCA?e=uSftq8

Link Description: Supporting files for tender

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022482-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 5,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 6,000,000

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

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

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Supporting files for tender

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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