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CA16009 - Great Learners Trust Contract for Catering Services

GREAT LEARNERS TRUST

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04 Dec 2025 at 10:42

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Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 08:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Learners Trust has recently completed a procurement process for catering services across 11 primary schools, with the successful supplier being Caterlink. The contract, titled "CA16009 - Great Learners Trust Contract for Catering Services", falls under the industry category of school catering services. With an award value of GBP 2,472,589, the procurement followed a selective, restricted procedure. Initially published on 6th June 2025, the tender period was set to end on 7th July 2025. The contract will commence on 19th February 2026 and conclude on 18th February 2029. The primary delivery location is Great Missenden, England, though services extend to various territories including the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the school catering industry, especially SMEs, as the procurement was open to such enterprises, although VCSE organisations were not targeted. The contract's substantial financial scale and extended service duration provide a stable growth opportunity for suppliers who can deliver consistent, quality services across multiple locations. Businesses with experience in catering for educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to this contract. The procurement process, conducted with clear procedures and timelines, ensures fair competition and potential for growth in partnership with the Great Learners Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16009 - Great Learners Trust Contract for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services at 11 primary schools within the Great Leaners Trust. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16009. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16009 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0986c9ff-4925-40b8-a9ea-3bdea4b3caab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded8c26f-0c72-44c4-979e-45b2faaf0405
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
£1,771,850 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,472,589 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2029 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
GREAT LEARNERS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT MISSENDEN
Postcode
HP16 0AZ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Great Missenden
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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