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Tender: Catering Services for 34 David Ross Education Trust Schools — Regional Lots (North Yorkshire & Lincolnshire; Leicestershire & Northamptonshire; London)

Released 10 months ago

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Won byInnovate Services Ltd,Innovate Services Ltd,Innovate Services Ltd

Contract value£1.3M

Term3 yearsAug 2026 to Aug 2029

Awarded23 Jan 2026

With this buyerFirst contract83 contracts in total

Closed27 Feb 2026

Est. valueEstimate£960K to £10.4M

LocationLoughborough, United Kingdom

AgencyThe David Ross Education Trust

SourceContracts Finder

CategoryFood & Beverage

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 27 Feb 2026

About

The David Ross Education Trust is seeking a supplier for catering services to its 34 schools across North Yorkshire, East Riding, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, organised into three regional lots: Lot 1 (North Yorkshire and Lincolnshire), Lot 2 (Leicestershire and Northamptonshire) and Lot 3 (London). For queries the tender lists MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

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This opportunity could suit catering operators able to deliver multi-site school contracts and to bid by regional lot; key considerations include managing logistics and staffing across dispersed schools and ensuring consistent service standards across different regions.

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