704FC11/25-01 Further competition under ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1 (Education Catering) for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group
Espo · awarded 12 May 2026 · delivered in East Midlands
£8.3m
Award value
£8,268,754
1
Supplier
Recorded as a large business
31 Jul 2029
Runs until
from 1 Aug 2026
Who
| Buyer | Espo LEICESTER |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED |
| Category | services |
| Classification | Meal-serving services CPV 55320000 |
| Notice published | 18 May 2026 |
What it is for
Award of a further competition under Lot 1 of ESPO Framework 704_22 Catering Services, for the supply of Catering Services to the Leicestershire Schools Group. The Contract will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with an option to extend for a further period of 24 months (2 years). The total estimated value stated includes the option period.
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| Awarded | What for | Buyer | Supplier | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2024 | Cornwall Cluster 11 (CC11) ~ Catering TenderSouth West | Cornwall Cluster 11 | Aspens Services Ltd +2 | £19.7m |
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| 1 Sep 2025 | Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering ServiceSouth West | PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED | Aspens Services Ltd | £10.0m |
| 12 May 2026 | 704FC11/25-01 Further competition under ESPO Framework 704_22 Lot 1 (Education Catering)…East Midlands | Espo | ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED | £8.3m |