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The LEARNERs Trust ~ Catering Tender

THE LEARNERS TRUST

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01 May 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "The LEARNERs Trust ~ Catering Tender" has been completed by The LEARNERs Trust, based in Sheffield, UK. This contract involves the provision of school catering services and falls within the services industry category. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The awarded tender covers twenty-one sites in Yorkshire and the Humber, with Mellors Catering Services being the successful supplier. The contract period is set from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030, with the award officially published on 1 May 2025. The total contract value is £5,796,844.76.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in catering services, particularly those with the capacity to handle large contracts across multiple sites. It is especially advantageous for established medium to large-scale enterprises within the school catering sector. Engaging in this procurement process could provide businesses with a steady stream of work over a five-year period, allowing for sustained growth and regional expansion in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

The LEARNERs Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for LEARNERs' Trust at Twenty - One sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26a82443-e7a0-49ec-bee4-780795352784
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68cb8ae4-2f64-4157-bc23-77bef05d852d
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
£5,796,844 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,796,844 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 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
THE LEARNERS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S21 4DA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North East Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Eckington South & Renishaw
Westminster Constituency
North East Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLORS CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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