The Mead Educational Trust Catering Contract

The Mead Educational Trust is seeking a single contractor to manage and support catering services for 16 schools located in and around Leicester. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 2026/S 000-097647, has an estimated total value of 19,800,000 GBP including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from August 1, 2027, to July 31, 2030, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions extending the term to July 31, 2032. Additionally, the Trust reserves the right to add more schools to the agreement as the organization grows. The award process follows a competitive flexible procedure consisting of a selection and shortlisting stage followed by an invitation to tender and presentation stage. Quality will be evaluated based on written statements, presentations, and supplier references. The procurement is noted as being particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. All inquiries are handled by ACE ADVICE LTD, and submissions must be made via the Bidiful portal by the deadline of November 6, 2026.