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Meridian Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

MERIDIAN TRUST OFFICES

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29 May 2024 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Meridian Academies Trust has recently completed a procurement process for catering services within the school industry category. The tender, titled "Meridian Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender," was part of a selective procurement method with a procurement stage of award. The contract period is set to start on August 1, 2024, and end on July 31, 2029. The tender, valued at £28,885,041.9 GBP, was located in the East of England region with a tender period ending on May 15, 2024.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, looking to provide school catering services to the Meridian Trust. Companies with experience in large-scale catering operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Meridian Trust Offices, acting as the buying organization, have chosen Cater Link Limited as the successful supplier for this contract, providing a clear indication of the type of businesses that could thrive in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Meridian Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Meridian Trust is a successful multi academy trust founded in 2011 on its commitment to people and communities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-051780f5-1462-4455-94af-0c7e27a66bd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b244f37e-4195-4d9b-b9b2-5911af43f8ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,885,041 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,885,041 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERIDIAN TRUST OFFICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAWTRY
Postcode
PE28 5TQ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Sawtry
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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