Tender

The Equa Mead Trust ~ Catering Tender

THE EQUA MEAD TRUST

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31 Jan 2025 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equa Mead Trust, a Multi Academy Trust situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom, has issued a tender for school catering services titled "The Equa Mead Trust ~ Catering Tender." The trust, established in 2019, encompasses 17 primary schools and 2 secondary schools, with plans to expand to 22 schools by September 2025. This procurement process, currently in the tender phase, is categorised under the CPV code 55524000 for school catering services. The tender has a value of £3,033,060 and follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender period concludes on 7th March 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or expand their presence in the education sector, delivering catering services to a growing number of schools within the trust. Companies that have experience in managing large-scale catering operations and can cater to the diverse needs of primary and secondary school students are well-suited to compete for this tender. The Equa Mead Trust's commitment to the development of its schools presents a stable and long-term partnership for the chosen service provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Equa Mead Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based around the Trowbridge and Devizes areas in Wiltshire. The trust started in 2019 and has now increased in size to 19 Schools, consisting of 17 Primary and 2 Secondary schools. In addition, three more additional schools are currently in the process of joining and are likely to convert in September 2025, taking the to 22 schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ed99dc4-4f55-4485-b0ee-32267c2478ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5091b5bf-b580-4220-b127-8d3dd17d61fe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£3,033,060 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EQUA MEAD TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 4EB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
The Lavingtons
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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