- Lot 1. Adamsrill Primary
- Lot 2. All Saints CE
- Lot 3. Aspire Holy Cross & Aspire St Augustines
- Lot 4. Baring Primary School
- Lot 5. Deptford Park Primary
- Lot 6. Greenvale School
- Lot 7. Holbeach Primary
- Lot 8. Horniman Primary
- Lot 9. Kender Primary
- Lot 10. Launcelot Primary
- Lot 11. St Bartholomews CE
- Lot 12. St John the Baptist
- Lot 13. St Margarets Lee
- Lot 14. St Mary's CE
- Lot 15. St Saviours Catholic
- Lot 16. St Stephen's CE
- Lot 17. St William of York
Scope
Description
2 stage tender process for the provision of school meals and some hospitality at the listed primary school.
Stage 1 posted through mytenders portal - submission by contractors of response to Selection Questionnaire. submission will be evaluated and scored with the highest scoring being invited to Stage 2Stage 2 posted through mytenders portal - on-line briefing, site visits, submission of financial and operational response. documents will be evaluated and scored with the highest scoring being invited to present to the clients who will decide on their preferred supplier for a three year contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,500,765 excluding VAT
- £7,800,918 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Adamsrill Primary
Description
provision of school meals at Adamsrill Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £560,000 excluding VAT
- £672,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+ 1yr, + 1yr in agreement by all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. All Saints CE
Description
provision of school meals at All Saints CE Primary School, Blackheath
Lot value (estimated)
- £340,000 excluding VAT
- £408,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1 yr, +1 yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Aspire Holy Cross & Aspire St Augustines
Description
provision of school meals at both school within Aspire Trust
Lot value (estimated)
- £552,835 excluding VAT
- £663,402 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Baring Primary School
Description
provision of school meals at Baring Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £398,040 excluding VAT
- £477,648 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Deptford Park Primary
Description
provision of school meals at Deptford Park Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £344,030 excluding VAT
- £412,836 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Greenvale School
Description
provision of school meals at Greenvale School - Water rd & Mayow rd sites
Lot value (estimated)
- £275,825 excluding VAT
- £330,990 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Holbeach Primary
Description
provision of school meals at Holbeach Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £492,280 excluding VAT
- £590,736 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Horniman Primary
Description
provision of school meals at Horniman Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £376,220 excluding VAT
- £451,464 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. Kender Primary
Description
provision of school meals at Kender Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £329,500 excluding VAT
- £395,400 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 10. Launcelot Primary
Description
provision of school meals at Launcelot Primary & Nursery
Lot value (estimated)
- £445,025 excluding VAT
- £534,030 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 11. St Bartholomews CE
Description
provision of school meals at St Bartholomews CofE Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £529,800 excluding VAT
- £635,760 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 12. St John the Baptist
Description
provision of school meals at St John the Baptist (Southend) CE Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £296,000 excluding VAT
- £355,200 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 13. St Margarets Lee
Description
provision of school meals at St Margarets Lee CE Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £295,275 excluding VAT
- £354,330 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 14. St Mary's CE
Description
provision of school meals at St Mary's CE Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £326,110 excluding VAT
- £391,332 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1y + 1 yr in agreement by all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 15. St Saviours Catholic
Description
provision of school meals at St Saviours Catholic Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £293,325 excluding VAT
- £351,990 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 16. St Stephen's CE
Description
provision of school meals at St Stephen's CE Primary
Lot value (estimated)
- £310,500 excluding VAT
- £372,600 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 17. St William of York
Description
provision of school meals at St William of York Catholic Primary School
Lot value (estimated)
- £336,000 excluding VAT
- £403,200 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1yr, +1yr by agreement of all parties
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Adamsrill Primary
Lot 2. All Saints CE
Lot 3. Aspire Holy Cross & Aspire St Augustines
Lot 4. Baring Primary School
Lot 5. Deptford Park Primary
Lot 6. Greenvale School
Lot 7. Holbeach Primary
Lot 8. Horniman Primary
Lot 9. Kender Primary
Lot 10. Launcelot Primary
Lot 11. St Bartholomews CE
Lot 12. St John the Baptist
Lot 13. St Margarets Lee
Lot 14. St Mary's CE
Lot 15. St Saviours Catholic
Lot 16. St Stephen's CE
Lot 17. St William of York
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 February 2026, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
2 March 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 May 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Adamsrill Primary
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| technical | response to questions in Section 9.0 of SQ |
Quality | 80.00% |
| finance | response to questions in Section 8.0 of SQ |
Quality | 20.00% |
Lot 2. All Saints CE
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| technical | response to questions in section 9.0 of SQ |
Quality | 80.00% |
| finance | response to questions in Section 8.0 of SQ |
Quality | 20.00% |
Lot 3. Aspire Holy Cross & Aspire St Augustines
Lot 6. Greenvale School
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| technical | response to q's in section 9.0 of SQ |
Quality | 80.00% |
| finance | response to q's in Section 8.0 of SQ |
Quality | 20.00% |
Lot 4. Baring Primary School
Lot 12. St John the Baptist
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| technical | response to q's in section 9.0 of sq |
Quality | 80.00% |
| finance | response to q's in section 8.0 of SQ |
Quality | 20.00% |
Lot 5. Deptford Park Primary
Lot 7. Holbeach Primary
Lot 8. Horniman Primary
Lot 13. St Margarets Lee
Lot 14. St Mary's CE
Lot 15. St Saviours Catholic
Lot 16. St Stephen's CE
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| technical | response to q's in section 9.0 of SQ |
Quality | 80.00% |
| finance | response to q's in section 8.0 of SQ |
Quality | 20.00% |
Lot 9. Kender Primary
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| technical | response to q's in Section 9.0 of SQ |
Quality | 80.00% |
| finance | response to q's in section 8.0 of SQ |
Quality | 20.00% |
Lot 10. Launcelot Primary
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| technical | response to q's in section 9.0 of SQ |
Quality | 80.00% |
| finance | response q's in section 8.0 of SQ |
Quality | 20.00% |
Lot 11. St Bartholomews CE
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| technical | response to q's in section 9.0 in SQ |
Quality | 80.00% |
| finance | response to q's in section 8.0 of SQ |
Quality | 20.00% |
Lot 17. St William of York
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| technical | response to q's in Section 9.0 of SQ |
Quality | 80.00% |
| finance | response q's in section 8.0 of SQ |
Quality | 20.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
there will be an additional time frame added for stage 2 on completion of stage 1
Contracting authority
Educo
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPVP-3991-WRNY
West Walk Building
Leicester
LE1 7LT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emma Watkins
Telephone: +447949501825
Email: emma@educo.co.uk
Website: http://www.educo.co.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)