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Three Primary Schools in Leicester - Catering contracts

Evington Valley Primary School

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Evington Valley Primary School

Buyer Address: Evington Valley Road, Leicester, UKF21, LE5 5LL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: office@evingtonvalley.leicester.sch.uk

Buyer Name: Parks Primary School

Buyer Address: 1 Gillman Road, LEICESTER, UKF21, LE3 9NS, United Kingdom

Contact Email: adoyle@parks.leicester.sch.uk

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Buyer Name: St John the Baptist CoE (Aided) Primary School

Buyer Address: East Avenue, Leicester, UKF21, LE2 1TE, United Kingdom

Contact Email: mgreen@st-john.leicester.sch.uk

Buyer Name: ACE ADVICE LTD

Buyer Address: 20 Wenlock Road, London, UKI41, N1 7GU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Dave Croshaw

Contact Email: dave.croshaw@ace-advice.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
2200000.0 GBP
Gross: 2640000 GBP
Published
13 Jan 2026, 15:34
Deadline
n/a
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

Three primary schools are seeking to appoint new catering contractors for August 2026, following the closure of Leicestershire Traded Services catering department. The schools are collaborating during the procurement process to find new providers, while retaining their right to appoint and contract to their chosen suppliers individually, although they may be open to further collaboration, should the offers be attractive.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://bidiful-teamportal.app/p/aceadvice

Link Description: Documents for this tender will be available by contacting Dave Croshaw. They will be made available via the Bidiful App dave.croshaw@ace-advice.co.uk 07765 062169

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002773-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Evington Valley Primary School

Lot Description: Primary School catering contract - There is a kitchen on the school premises.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 600,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 720,000

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

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

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot Title: Parks Primary School

Lot Description: Primary School catering services. The school has a kitchen on the premises

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 600,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 720,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot Title: St John the Baptist Primary School

Lot Description: Primary School Catering Contract - the school has a kitchen on the premises

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 1,000,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 1,200,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Documents for this tender will be available by contacting Dave Croshaw. They will be made available via the Bidiful App dave.croshaw@ace-advice.co.uk 07765 062169

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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