Bourne Education Trust - Catering Apr27
- Buyer
- Educo
- Value
- £21,083,550
- Closes
- 4 December 2026
- Where
- Leicester, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Bourne Education Trust is buying school catering for its schools during term time, with meals for pupils, staff and visitors. The contract is split into two lots: one for secondary and SEN schools, and one for primary schools. The estimated value is £21,083,550.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a term-time meal service for pupils, staff and visitors across the Trust's secondary, SEN and primary schools • Use quality produce and nutritionally balanced menus that meet the School Food Plan and Food for Life Silver Standards • Run an efficient service with a good standard of food presentation
Lots
- BET Secondary Schools & SEN Schools
- BET Primary Schools
Requirements
What could rule a small business out (our reading of the notice, written with AI): The notice does not set out financial or experience thresholds, but the £21 million estimated value across two lots covering all Trust schools, plus the requirement for menus to meet the School Food Plan and Food for Life Silver Standards, would most likely rule out most small businesses.
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How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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