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Catering - OWLS Academy Trust
School catering services
Published value
£5,000,000
Submission deadline 10 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST: "Catering - OWLS Academy Trust". Published status: active. Published value: £5,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 10 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 10 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £5,000,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
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Published history for OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityOADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published12 Mar 2026, 15:51 GMT | Last source update12 Mar 2026, 15:51 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationSchool catering services | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0668b7 | ||
What is being bought
The successful contractor will be required to provide catering services for 9 Schools within OWLS Academy Trust
Trust's website: https://www.owlsacademytrust.co.uk/
The contract relates to the delivery of comprehensive catering services across all schools within the Trust. This includes the provision of daily meal services, hospitality arrangements where required, and any associated free issue catering requirements.
The proposed contract term is an initial period of three years, beginning on 1 August 2026. Subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties, the Trust may extend the contract for up to two additional periods of twelve months each. Any extension will be on the same terms and conditions as the original agreement, with the total contract duration not exceeding five years.
Please see attached documents
To respond to this opportunity, please email procurement@keystoneknowledge.com
Total value (estimated)
£5,000,000 excluding VAT
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £5,000,000
12 Mar 2026, 15:51 GMT - Status changed to active
12 Mar 2026, 15:51 GMT - Official notice release published
12 Mar 2026, 15:51 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 10 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
12 Mar 2026, 15:51 GMT - Buyer information updated
12 Mar 2026, 15:51 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedactivePublished value£5,000,000The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
12 Mar 2026, 15:51 GMT - Submission deadline
10 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Contracting authority GB-COH-08537140Documents (3)
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- 12 Mar 2026, 15:51 GMT
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