Scope
Description
The Mead Educational Trust invites qualified suppliers to submit proposals for the supply, support and management of our cashless catering solution as detailed in this ITT. The objective is to select a provider that can offer a cutting-edge, cost-effective, and efficient cashless catering solution that aligns with our goal of providing exceptional education and facilities to our students and staff.
TMET would like to invite qualified suppliers to respond to this ITT for the procurement and supply of hardware, software, professional services, and consumables. This ITT document sets out the requirements and the selection criteria to be used in evaluation and provides information regard-ing how the tender process will be managed.
The purpose of this ITT is to obtain professional, costed propositions and solutions for the required equipment and services.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The new service should be a contract term of 3 or 5 years, invoiced annually. We request that all bidders provide options for both 3 and 5 year solutions as part of their tender submission.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance with technical requirements | Quality | 30% |
| Cost effectiveness | Price | 30% |
| Service and Support | Quality | 30% |
| Sustainability and environmental impact | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.tmet.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TMET-Cashless-Catering-Tender-2026-v2.zip
Contracting authority
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Companies House: 09079258
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTYG-5332-BGXD
The Mead Centre, 343 Gipsy Lane
Leicester
LE4 9DD
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@tmet.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government