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The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

THE ARDEN FOREST C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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01 Jul 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust conducted a procurement process to secure catering and hospitality services across its schools, with the title “The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender”. The purchasing was done through a selective, restricted procedure under the CPV classification "School catering services". The contract, valued at £3,244,380.66, has been awarded to Cater Link Limited, with services to be provided in the West Midlands region of the UK. The tender process reached the award stage on 1 July 2025, after the tender period ended on 6 June 2025. The contract will commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2031.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing school catering services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement method focused on selective engagement under a restricted procedure. Cater Link Limited, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, suggesting future opportunities for businesses with the capability to scale their operations and meet stringent procurement requirements. Companies aiming to expand or establish a presence in the educational catering sector in the UK, specifically in the West Midlands, would find this procurement particularly relevant.

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Notice Title

The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering and hospitality services for The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b7ae71f-a340-4fca-bf4c-7a343574ffce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bcffd03-b1c4-4a16-8ce9-4bf1bdad1cde
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
£3,244,380 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,244,380 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 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
THE ARDEN FOREST C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCESTER
Postcode
B49 6AG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stratford-on-Avon
Electoral Ward
Alcester East
Westminster Constituency
Stratford-on-Avon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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