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Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company - Catering Services Tender

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

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23 Jul 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company has completed the procurement process for catering services across its schools. This procurement, valued at £3,872,850, was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure, indicating a competitive selection based on certain criteria. The awarded contract spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030 and is classified under the CPV code 55524000 for school catering services. The procurement took place in the West Midlands, UK, and the primary procurement category focused on services. The award was finalised on 27th May 2025, with the results published on 23rd July 2025.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services to enhance their market presence within the educational sector. Given the contract's significant value and duration, it is especially beneficial for large-scale enterprises capable of fulfilling comprehensive catering requirements. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might also find prospects in similar tenders, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, ABM Catering Limited, demonstrates the high standards expected from bidders in terms of service delivery and operational scale.

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Notice Title

Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The MAC are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cf102c9-939b-4a24-b207-9850478f0d87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0fabf5c-11ba-4988-8b01-821dba8f5d7d
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
£3,872,850 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,872,850 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV6 3BL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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