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CA16959 - CPC/MK/01/2022: Outsourced Catering Services Framework

NEW COLLEGE DURHAM ACADEMIES TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The New College Durham Academies Trust has completed its tender process for the framework agreement titled "CA16959 - CPC/MK/01/2022: Outsourced Catering Services Framework", intended for primary and secondary schools within the trust. This procurement is classified under catering services within the service industry category, and encompasses various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and European territories. The tender was managed as an open procedure, reaching its conclusion with the award stage as of 27th March 2026. The awarded contract is set to start on 1st August 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in catering to expand their reach, particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises. With the framework agreement designed to foster innovative partnerships, companies adept at providing high-quality outsourced catering solutions within educational settings stand to benefit significantly. Chartwells, having been awarded the contract, exemplifies the type of organisation suitable to compete in this space, given its expertise in managing large-scale catering contracts across diverse geographical locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16959 - CPC/MK/01/2022: Outsourced Catering Services Framework

Notice Description

New College Durham Academies Trust intends to put a framework agreement in place for the supply of Outsourced Catering Services, seeking innovative partnerships with CPC members. The Framework Agreement will be for the supply of catering services across a combination of primary and secondary schools within the Academy Trust throughout the framework period. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16959. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16959 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/3298cc43-f24e-42de-b699-7771379201c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STANLEY
Postcode
DH9 0TW
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
North Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARTWELLS

Further Information

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