Award

Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust ~ Catering and Hospitality Tender

BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, situated in Bradford, has successfully concluded the award phase of its catering and hospitality services tender, valued at £5,216,625. This procurement, identified as BIP976141551, saw Cater Link Limited selected as the supplier. The contract encompasses the provision of school catering services under the CPV classification 55524000, with operations primarily in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This initiative followed a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, and the contract will span from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030.

The awarded tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in school catering services. Given its suitability for small to medium enterprises, businesses adept in delivering quality hospitality services and aiming to expand in the educational sector within the UK will find this contract appealing. The opportunity underscores the importance of having a robust understanding of the sector's demands, ensuring competitive offerings that align with the Academy Trust's expectations. Businesses that can enhance their service portfolio to meet the specifics of educational catering will be positioned to benefit in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust ~ Catering and Hospitality Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering and hospitality services for Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dc8bc61-0dad-4b73-be94-c5b6f2724caf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5616f4fe-71dd-498c-9ae8-66117cae8459
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
£5,216,625 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,216,625 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD8 7AP
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Manningham
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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