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The Cardinal Hume Academies Trust - 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

Contact Telephone: +447949501825

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
6931000.0 GBP
Gross: 8317200 GBP
Published
22 Jan 2026, 20:13
Deadline
02 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

Provide catering and hospitality services at 3 secondary schools.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005997-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 6,931,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 8,317,200

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): Finances (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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