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Wolverhampton Cluster ~ Catering Tender

WOLVERHAMPTON CLUSTER ~ CATERING TENDER

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10 Jul 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Wolverhampton Cluster Catering Tender has reached the award stage, overseen by the buying organisation Wolverhampton Cluster. This contract involves the delivery of school catering services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective process under a restricted procedure. The value of the awarded contract is £4,908,799 and covers a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. Notable dates include the awarding of the contract on 27th June 2025 and the publication of this award notice on 10th July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those with the capacity to manage large-scale operations across multiple locations. Organisations like MiQuill Catering Ltd and abm Catering Ltd have successfully secured the contract, indicating that both small and large-scale enterprises are suitable candidates. This procurement underscores potential growth for companies in the catering sector, especially those ready to engage in the provision of consistent and high-quality services over extended periods. This opportunity is particularly fitting for SMEs aiming to expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Wolverhampton Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Please note, this is a contract award notice, this contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6135c6b4-51e3-4532-ae56-2b0724cf9cff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a57925f4-e220-486a-a200-3118e8bbae08
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, 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
£4,908,799 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,908,799 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CLUSTER ~ CATERING TENDER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV3 0HY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Graiseley
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ABM CATERING

MIQUILL CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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