Tender

CA16188 - The Dean Trust Tender for Catering Services

THE DEAN TRUST

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Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dean Trust is seeking bids for the provision of catering services through an open procedure under the title "CA16188 - The Dean Trust Tender for Catering Services". This opportunity is designated under the school catering services industry category and pertains to locations including Cheshire, England, with potential reach to the broader United Kingdom and internationally. The procurement process is in the tender stage, having been published on 11th July 2025. Interested parties need to submit their proposals by the deadline of 5th September 2025 at 10:00 BST. The contract is valued at approximately £4,965,697 and is set to commence on 16th February 2026, lasting until 15th February 2029.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services, particularly those with the capability to manage contracts of a substantial scale. The open procedure allows a broad range of businesses to compete, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to expand their client base within the education sector. Businesses focused on delivering quality service to educational institutions in and beyond the UK will find this tender well-suited to their operations. Those wishing to capitalize on this opportunity can access the competition via the MultiQuote supplier portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16188 - The Dean Trust Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services for the Dean Trust, Sale, Cheshire To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16188. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16188 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81471c00-81c6-4b25-8e13-263374c7651f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£4,965,697 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 3-4 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 DEAN TRUST
Contact Name
Diane Herbert
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 5BP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Manor
Westminster Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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