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CA16738 - Learning Community Trust Tender for Catering Services

LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

22 May 2026 at 11:09

Award Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Learning Community Trust involved a tender for catering services aimed at schools within the trust, located in Telford, England. The tender, identified as CA16738, was an open procedure under the procurement category of services, specifically classified under 'School catering services' with a CPV code of 55524000. The tender process was completed with key dates including its publication on 14th November 2025 and the closing of the tender period on 15th December 2025. The contract period for the newly awarded contract is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The award value of the contract was GBP 5,604,382, and the supplier selected was Caterlink.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those experienced with educational settings, to expand their client base and enhance their service portfolio. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate in such opportunities, as the procurement process supports SME suitability. The delivery locations span a wide geographic scope, including the United Kingdom and several territories, providing a broad operational range for the service provider. This makes the tender especially appealing to companies with a robust logistical framework capable of managing diverse locations and catering to different regional requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16738 - Learning Community Trust Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services to schools in the Learning Community Trust, Telford. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16738. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16738 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0067d248-add1-41b4-bdf0-e8e20c6d9a8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,604,382 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20258 months 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
LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 9TW
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Oakengates & Ketley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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