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The David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

The David Ross Education Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The David Ross Education Trust

Buyer Address: Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, UKF22, LE11 4SQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Diane Herbert

Contact Email: admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 01691 664234

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
7201564.0 GBP
Gross: 7201564.0 GBP
Published
23 Jan 2026, 09:45
Deadline
27 Feb 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

To provide catering services to the David Ross Education Trust, based in 34 schools spanning North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006039-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 David Ross Education Trust Tender for Catering Services - N.Yorks and Lincolnshire

Lot Description: Lot 1 - The Trust are seeking a contractor to provide catering services for 15 of their schools based in North Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This consists of 6 secondary schools and 9 primary schools. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), from Day One of the contract. Please note this contract is being tendered in 3 Lots.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 3,237,233.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 3,237,233.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Experience & Innovation (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices (20%)

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

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Corporate, Social Responsibility & added Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Relationship Management & Support (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Clarification (10%)

Lot Title: Lot 2 - The David Ross Education Trust - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Lot Description: Lot 2 - The Trust are seeking a contractor to provide catering services for 17 of their schools based in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire This consists of 3 secondary schools and 14 primary schools. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), from Day One of the contract. Please note this contract is being tendered in 3 Lots.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 3,228,115.00

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 3,228,115.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Experience & Innovation (15%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices (20%)

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

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Corporate, Social Responsibility & added Value (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Relationship Management & Support (15%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Clarification (10%)

Lot Title: Lot 3 - The David Ross Education Trust - London

Lot Description: Lot 3 - The Trust are seeking a contractor to provide catering services for 2 of their schools based in London. This consists of 1 secondary school and 1 primary school (classed as a 'though' school but on 2 different sites). The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), from Day One of the contract. Please note this contract is being tendered in 3 Lots.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 736,216.00

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 736,216.00

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Experience & Innovation (15%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices (20%)

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

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Corporate, Social Responsibility & added Value (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Relationship Management & Support (15%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Clarification (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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