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Marches Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST

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24 Jul 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Marches Academy Trust has awarded a contract for catering services valued at £5,300,000 under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract is set to run from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2030, covering services across schools in the West Midlands, UK. This concluded contract was initiated with a tender process, and the award was published on 24th July 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services, classified with the CPV code 55524000.

This tender presented significant opportunities for catering businesses, particularly those capable of handling substantial multi-school contracts. Companies with experience in school catering, a robust service infrastructure, and the ability to manage large-scale operations would find such contracts beneficial for business expansion. Although the award was secured by a large supplier, abm Catering Limited, businesses of various sizes, including SMEs, had the potential to compete, showcasing inclusivity in procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Marches Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46a4cb6d-caba-48ab-87d7-05afb706facf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ad3cd9-8180-46e8-a19b-f0794b2ac76a
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
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 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
MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+442081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
SY11 2AR
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Oswestry South
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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