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CA14703 - Manor Multi Academy Trust Competition for Catering Services

MANOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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14 Nov 2025 at 09:42

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Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manor Multi Academy Trust, located in Bilston, England, undertook a competitive procurement process for catering services at nine primary schools near Wolverhampton. This restricted procedure was initiated for the services category, specifically classifying under school catering services, with an initial tender announcement on 27th September 2024. The competitive bidding phase closed on 28th October 2024, with the award being granted to Edwards and Ward Ltd on 14th November 2025. The contract, valued at £3,000,112 GBP, is set to commence on 12th April 2025 and conclude on 11th April 2028, focusing on delivery within the postal code area WV14 9UQ, embracing a broad geographical scope including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering catering services on a substantial scale. The focus on school catering services allows businesses specialising in institutional catering to expand their portfolios and establish a footprint within the educational sector. The contract, due to its monetary size and long-term nature, offers reliable revenue streams and business stability for the successful bidder, facilitating growth and potential expansion into new markets across the UK and international territories supported by Manor Multi Academy Trust's expansive reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA14703 - Manor Multi Academy Trust Competition for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services for Manor Multi Academy Trust at 9 primary schools near Wolverhampton. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14703. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14703 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-070758ee-0697-44fa-b7ed-b88c6b94c3a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9552c00a-0d30-48f0-8dd0-3bacc160ddf4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,055,592 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,112 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BILSTON
Postcode
WV14 9UQ
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARDS AND WARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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