Three Primary Schools in Leicester - Catering contracts
Evington Valley Primary SchoolEstimated Value
Up to £2,200,000
Deadline
12 February 2026
Published
3 June 2026
Type
Not specified
At a glance
- Estimated value
- £2,200,000
- Closing date
- 12 February 2026 (closed)
- Published
- 3 June 2026
- Location
- East Midlands
- Type
- selective procedure
- Contract ends
- 31 July 2029 (expect a re-tender before then)
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Overview
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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£2,200,000
£2,200,000
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Evington Valley Primary SchoolKey Dates
Published
3 June 2026
Submission deadline
12 February 2026
Notice type
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