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Published 12 May 2025, 16:30 BST

Official UK procurement notice

704_26 Outsourced Catering Services and Procurement Support

Official notice

Authority: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO (Local council)

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitableMax 3 lots to bidMax 3 lots per supplier
Sectors: Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services (55)Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£200,000,000envelope for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 2 value updates
Submissions closed 16 Jun 2026awarded 13 Aug 2026
Awarded to BaxterStorey Limited +20 more4 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Sept 2026

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

ESPO is a public sector-owned professional buying organisation offering a comprehensive range of procurement services, including access to over 100 free-to-access framework solutions for the wider public sector.

This procurement establishes a framework to assist customers in education, social care and all other public sectors with outsourcing their catering services, including providing access to procurement consultants who can assist customers with this (in outsourcing their catering services).

The Framework is divided into 4 lots.

For any additional details please also refer to www.espo.org/outsourced-catering-… ↗ (or otherwise see www.espo.org/procurement-frameworks ↗).

CPV: Canteen and catering services · Procurement consultancy services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
36 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 58 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Sept 2026
Buyer regions
UK
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

4% of call-off value · As a public body, ESPO have a statutory obligation to recover the costs incurred in the management of this Framework. This obligation is met by means of a Framework Fee which will be payable by the Suppliers to ESPO based on the total turnover of business conducted by them under the Framework.

A 0.5% Fee applies for Lots 1-3, and a 4% Fee with maximum cap per customer contract of £250 applies to Lot 4 only.

Who may buy through it

As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at www.espo.org/amfile/file/download… ↗) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: www.espo.org/legal ↗

Published description of the framework

Customers wishing to buy Services via the Framework will do so in the following way(s) in accordance with section 45 of the Procurement Act 2023 (and any subsequent amendment or re-enactment thereof):

Call-off without competition (LOT 4 ONLY)

Only customers accessing Lot 4 will be able to access the Framework by ‘calling-off’ Services from a Supplier identified who is a) included in the Framework, b) suitable for meeting the Customer’s specific needs, c) within the geographical region/sub-region of the Customer, and d) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to the Customer’s requirements, based on the Framework pricing and the additional benefits offered by each Supplier.

Call-off with competition (Further Competitive Selection Process)

Customers accessing all lots will be able to 'call-off' by conducting a further competitive selection process amongst those Suppliers identified in the Framework as being able to supply the required Services. This means that not all competitive selection processes will necessarily include all the Suppliers - a customer will only invite those Suppliers that are included in the Framework for the particular type and location of contract required. Customers will assess the suppliers as set out in the terms and conditions of the Framework.

Please note that once this Framework is established, the right is reserved by the Customer when running a further competitive selection process, to invite the Suppliers to participate in an eAuction.

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 3 and win at most 3 of them · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £200,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1EducationAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

This Lot is for the provision of Catering Services to education establishments including primary schools, secondary schools, multi-academy trusts, special schools, nurseries, colleges, universities, technical schools/colleges and/or any other public sector learning institutions. It is also envisaged that Customers looking for ‘holiday food programmes will use this Lot to provide meals meeting the School Meal Standards in the holiday periods.

It is expected that customers will require a wide range of catering provisions to include but not limited to dining room and canteen style services to grab and go, breakfast, after school clubs, hospitality and special events. In addition, the Lot will cover a range of service models including onsite or offsite preparation, service and consumption.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract in line with the scope of the framework. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
55500000 Canteen and catering services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #2Social CareAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

This Lot includes the provision of Catering Services to all types of social care and health establishments which may include but is not limited to care homes, charities and home delivery meal services.

The Lot will cover a range of catering provision including but not limited to ‘meals on wheels’ delivery provisions, dining room and canteen style services, hospitality and special events. It is also expected that a range of service models will be required including onsite or offsite preparation, service and consumption.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract in line with the scope of the framework. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
55500000 Canteen and catering services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #3All Other Public SectorAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

This Lot includes the provision of Catering Services to all other areas of the Public Sector. It will cover a range of different customer types including Public Sector workplaces and managed buildings/spaces, art galleries, museums, leisure centres, country parks, historic buildings, concert halls, conference venues, training centres, exhibition centres, theatres, stadia, emergency services establishments, NHS hospital trusts (to include but not limited to patient care, staff and visitor food service), prisons and other Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Defence establishments. Any other Public Sector customers who do not fall into Lot 1 or Lot 2 will fall into Lot 3.

It is expected that a wide range of catering provision will be required including but not limited to canteen, grab and go, trolley catering provision, hospitality and event catering. In addition, this Lot will cover a range of service models including onsite or offsite preparation, service and consumption.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract in line with the scope of the framework. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
55500000 Canteen and catering services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #4Procurement Consultancy and Contract Management Support for Outsourced Catering ServicesAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

This Lot includes Suppliers who can offer Procurement Support carried out in line with the Procurement Act 2023. Typical services are likely to include gathering of information and documenting customer requirements, providing advice on evaluation methodologies, arranging and supporting Supplier site visits, Supplier demonstrations and interviews, conduct or assist with the Further Competitive Selection Process (preparation, evaluation and award, including managing the de-brief of Suppliers and Contract document drafting), fielding and supporting the customer to respond to any clarification questions raised in the Further Competitive Selection Process, legal support to include guidance on how to complete the Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms, guidance on service levels, TUPE and contract mobilisation. Suppliers awarded onto this lot are expected to assist customers with drafting and publishing notices as and when required throughout the procurement and award process.

This lot will also include contract management, where typical services are likely to include the monitoring of Suppliers performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Supplier relationship management, the auditing of Supplier sites, Cost and efficiency savings being identified and ad-hoc advice on Outsourced Catering Services.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract in line with the scope of the framework. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Price: 100%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Price: 40%
  • Non-Price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Non-Price
Lot distribution rule: Tenderers bidding for Lot 1 (Education), Lot 2 (Social Care) and Lot 3 (All Other Public Sector) may bid for one, some, or all three lots. Tenderers bidding for Lot 4 (Procurement Consultancy and Contract Management Support for Outsourced Catering Services) are UNABLE to bid for any of Lot 1 (Education), Lot 2 (Social Care) and Lot 3 (All Other Public Sector) due to the potential for conflicts of interest.
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “704_26 Outsourced Catering Services and Procurement Support” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
12 May 2025, 16:30 BST
Last source update
11 Sept 2026, 14:05 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 6 Aug 2026
Authority reference
704_26
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-038007
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Canteen and catering servicesProcurement consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-051159 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: East Midlands Tendering
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Appointment period ends
16 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
2 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

call-off levy · 4% of call-off value · As a public body, ESPO have a statutory obligation to recover the costs incurred in the management of this Framework. This obligation is met by means of a Framework Fee which will be payable by the Suppliers to ESPO based on the total turnover of business conducted by them under the Framework.

A 0.5% Fee applies for Lots 1-3, and a 4% Fee with maximum cap per customer contract of £250 applies to Lot 4 only.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Refer to all instructions captured via www.eastmidstenders.org ↗

Timeline

12 May 2025 → 11 Sept 2026 · 11 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    12 May 2025, 16:30 BST
  2. Market engagement279 days ago
    9 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT

    Suppliers are required to register and complete the relevant stages on the Central Digital Platform if they wish to participate or bid for this framework.

    Request for Information:

    Engagement is being undertaken via two Request for Information (RFI) questionnaires hosted on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org ↗). The deadline for responding to the RFI questionnaires is 17:00 (5pm) on 17 December 2025.

    Suppliers wishing to participate in the RFI MUST first express an interest as follows:

    (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org ↗; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity '704_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.

    Suppliers can access and respond to the RFI questionnaires in the Messages section of the eProcurement Portal (via the Activity dashboard once an expression of interest has been registered). Any questions or clarifications should similarly be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal.

    ESPO may contact suppliers to seek clarification or understanding of the information provided in their RFI response or to discuss their RFI responses in further detail.

  3. Next notice expected244 days ago
    13 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published172 days ago
    27 Apr 2026, 12:39 BST
  5. Clarification questions by136 days ago
    2 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
  6. Admission / appointment period ends122 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    16 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by70 days ago
    6 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Assessment summaries sent60 days ago
    17 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Standstill ends50 days ago
    26 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
  10. Contract starts45 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
  11. Latest notice published35 days ago
    11 Sept 2026, 14:05 BST

Notice history

12 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 May 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    12 May 2025, 16:30 BST
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    22 Oct 2025, 13:38 BST
    UK2
  3. Published value updated
    22 Oct 2025, 13:38 BST
  4. Tender notice published
    27 Apr 2026, 12:39 BST
    UK4
  5. Published value published: £200,000,000
    27 Apr 2026, 12:39 BST
  6. Status changed to active
    27 Apr 2026, 12:39 BST
  7. Procurement method changed
    27 Apr 2026, 12:39 BST
  8. Deadline published: 16 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
    27 Apr 2026, 12:39 BST
  9. Contract award notice published
    17 Aug 2026, 16:37 BST
    UK6
  10. Status changed to complete
    17 Aug 2026, 16:37 BST
  11. Contract signature expected
    27 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  12. Contract details notice published
    11 Sept 2026, 14:05 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2025-10: 1 release · 22 Oct 2025
  • 2025-05: 1 release · 12 May 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 584 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 3619 from SMEs · busiest of 4 lots
Named bidders 58published on the award notice
Contracts signed 4latest 27 Aug 2026

£200,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 4 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 4 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Education1 award
BaxterStorey Limited, Caterlink, Compass Contract Services Limited, Culinera LimitedSME, Iss Mediclean Limited, Norse Consulting Group Limited +30 moreLot 1. Outsourced Catering Services - Education1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The "Contract value" per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract in line with the scope of the framework.ceiling above13 Aug 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Social Care1 award
Compass Contract Services Limited, HARRISON CATERING SERVICES LIMITED (02856316), Iss Mediclean Limited, LC SCA LTD (11871886) - t/a Showcase, in partnership with H H FOODS (LEIC) LTD (14522444)SME, MIDSHIRE SIGNATURE SERVICES LIMITED (04167186)SME, Norse Consulting Group Limited +5 moreLot 2. Outsourced Catering Services - Social Care1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The "Contract value" per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract in line with the scope of the framework.ceiling above13 Aug 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · All Other Public Sector1 award
BaxterStorey Limited, Compass Contract Services Limited, HARRISON CATERING SERVICES LIMITED (02856316), Iss Mediclean Limited, JUNIPER PURSUITS LIMITED (11227559), MIDSHIRE SIGNATURE SERVICES LIMITED (04167186)SME +10 moreLot 3. Outsourced Catering Services - All Other Public Sector1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The "Contract value" per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract in line with the scope of the framework.ceiling above13 Aug 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Procurement Consultancy and Contract Management Support for Outsourced Catering Services1 award
CATERING CONSULTANCY BUREAU LIMITED (04374224)SME, COHESION CONSULTING LTD (13682273)SME, FARE CONSULTING LIMITED (SC470094)SME, INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LTD (13647652)SME, NANSEN GREEN LIMITED (11283437)SME, OLIVEOAKS CONSULTING LTD (SC845212)SME +14 more1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The "Contract value" per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract in line with the scope of the framework.ceiling above13 Aug 2026Awarded

Contracts

All 4 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £200,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 1. Outsourced Catering Services - Education · BaxterStorey Limited, Caterlink, Compass Contract Services Limited, Culinera LimitedSME, Iss Mediclean Limited, Norse Consulting Group Limited +30 more

    Signed
    27 Aug 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The "Contract value" per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements that are in line with the scope of the framework throughout the life of the framework.

  • Lot 2. Outsourced Catering Services - Social Care · Compass Contract Services Limited, HARRISON CATERING SERVICES LIMITED (02856316), Iss Mediclean Limited, LC SCA LTD (11871886) - t/a Showcase, in partnership with H H FOODS (LEIC) LTD (14522444)SME, MIDSHIRE SIGNATURE SERVICES LIMITED (04167186)SME, Norse Consulting Group Limited +5 more

    Signed
    27 Aug 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The "Contract value" per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements that are in line with the scope of the framework throughout the life of the framework.

  • Lot 3. Outsourced Catering Services - Wider Public Sector · BaxterStorey Limited, Compass Contract Services Limited, HARRISON CATERING SERVICES LIMITED (02856316), Iss Mediclean Limited, JUNIPER PURSUITS LIMITED (11227559), MIDSHIRE SIGNATURE SERVICES LIMITED (04167186)SME +10 more

    Signed
    27 Aug 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The "Contract value" per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements that are in line with the scope of the framework throughout the life of the framework.

  • Lot 4. Procurement Consultancy and Contract Management Support for Outsourced Catering Services · CATERING CONSULTANCY BUREAU LIMITED (04374224)SME, COHESION CONSULTING LTD (13682273)SME, FARE CONSULTING LIMITED (SC470094)SME, INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LTD (13647652)SME, NANSEN GREEN LIMITED (11283437)SME, OLIVEOAKS CONSULTING LTD (SC845212)SME +14 more

    Signed
    27 Aug 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ESPO may choose to use the extension period(s) where: • The framework is performing well • It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend in full as noted above. Note: The "Contract value" per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements that are in line with the scope of the framework throughout the life of the framework.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Education36final-stage tenders · 70 at stage one110—
2 · Social Care11final-stage tenders · 70 at stage one20—
3 · All Other Public Sector16final-stage tenders · 70 at stage one21—
4 · Procurement Consultancy and Contract Management Support for Outsourced Catering Services20final-stage tenders · 70 at stage one190—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PYDD-1122-TCVN Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, East Midlands, LE19 1ESContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

58 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 58 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

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Official documents & specifications (21)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF704_26 Framework Schedule 3 - LOTS 1-3 Form of Contract and Call Off Terms
  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsTo tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '704_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMi…
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF704_26 Framework Agreement (All Lots)
  • Technical specifications tenderTechnical specificationsPlease refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF704_26 Framework Agreement (All Lots)
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF704_26 Framework Schedule 3 - LOTS 1-3 Form of Contract and Call Off Terms
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF704_26 Framework Agreement (All Lots)
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF704_26 Framework Schedule 3 - LOTS 1-3 Form of Contract and Call Off Terms
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  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF704_26 Framework Agreement (All Lots)
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF704_26 Framework Schedule 3 - LOT 4 Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
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  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender