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CA15012 - Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services

BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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AwardUpdate

24 Jun 2025 at 09:36

Award Notice
Tender

03 Dec 2024 at 16:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, located in Blackpool, England, has completed the award phase of its tender for providing catering services to ten primary schools within the trust. The contract, valued at £1,855,306, was awarded to Caterlink following a restricted procurement procedure. The service falls under the category of School Catering Services, as per CPV classification 55524000. The tender process began with publication on 3rd December 2024, culminating in an active award on 24th June 2025. The contract is scheduled to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, offering services to the United Kingdom and several other global regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational catering services, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises. With a substantial three-year contract period and a focus on primary school catering, organisations providing innovative and efficient solutions in food services can leverage this contract for business growth. Companies already serving the British education sector or those looking to expand their presence in the UK can compete for similar tenders and establish valuable partnerships within multi-academy trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15012 - Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services to 10 primary schools in the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT, Blackpool To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15012. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15012 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/794528c4-f4e6-4b0a-8610-22e7f93951cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,855,306 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 7EQ
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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