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Bourne Education Trust - Catering Apr27

Educo(buyer)

Published
Published 28 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 4 December 2026 (22 days left)
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Overview

Educo is seeking a provider for Bourne Education Trust to deliver a term-time catering service for pupils, staff, and visitors. The contract requires nutritionally balanced menus meeting School Food Plan and Food for Life Silver Standards. The procurement is currently open with an estimated value of £21,083,550 and a submission deadline of 4 December 2026.

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Lots (2)

  • BET Secondary Schools & SEN Schools

    provision of term time catering services

    £13,808,000

  • BET Primary Schools

    provision of term time pupil and staff meals

    £7,275,550

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£21,083,550
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
28 October 2026
Questions by
27 November 2026
Deadline
4 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
School catering services

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4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 10% received only one.

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  • Technical80%

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Market context

Typical award in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

£745,118

Median of 921 awards in the last 24 months

Educo in the last 12 months

13

contracts awarded, worth £63,819,684 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    28 October 2026

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