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Mossbourne Federation - Catering Tender

MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION

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06 Oct 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Mossbourne Federation, focused on securing school catering services, with an industry classification under CPV code 55524000. The process was designated under a restricted procedure, specifically a selective procurement method, for catering across multiple educational institutions in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £10,654,370, was awarded to The Pantry Catering (UK) Ltd, following the procurement stage tagged as 'award' on 6th October 2025. Key dates include the initial tender period ending on 24th February 2025, and the contract duration spanning from 12th April 2025 until 11th April 2030, encompassing both secondary and primary schools across the Mossbourne Federation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses within the school catering sector can leverage this contract to expand their service footprint in the valued London educational market, potentially enhancing growth and reputation within the region. The scale of the contract also indicates repeated and sustained demand for quality catering services, making it attractive for firms looking to establish long-term partnerships with educational entities like Mossbourne Federation.

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Notice Title

Mossbourne Federation - Catering Tender

Notice Description

The supplier is to provide excellent catering services for 4 secondary and 3 primary schools across the Mossbourne Federation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c53cc11-5a24-4a75-9175-21cf5da6b59d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0123475f-59a3-4b94-a56d-979578d76c4c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,654,370 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,654,370 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 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
MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E5 8JY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PANTRY CATERING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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