CA16644 - 3-18 Education Trust TEnder for Catering Services

THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

03 Jun 2026 at 14:21

Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by The 3-18 Education Trust, involves the provision of catering services to their establishment in Shropshire. This procurement falls under the industry category of "School catering services" with a CPV code of 55524000. The open procedure was initiated on 22nd October 2025 and completed with an award issued on 3rd June 2026. The tender period closed on 24th November 2025, with services set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run through 31st July 2029. The scope of delivery spans various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering, particularly those that cater to educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly accessible given the suitability criteria outlined. With a contract value of £6,713,862, this procurement offers a substantial market opportunity for businesses to expand their operations within the educational sector, ensuring a steady revenue stream over the three-year contract period. The open procedure allows for transparency and fair competition, making it an attractive proposition for competent suppliers in the catering industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA16644 - 3-18 Education Trust TEnder for Catering Services

Notice Description

To supply catering services to the 3-18 Education Trust, Shropshire To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16644. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16644 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f538dec-9260-444d-8fb6-345730078f92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa9660d-5170-4ff7-a65e-359732be5b13
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
£6,713,862 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 3-18 EDUCATION 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
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 9EE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Meole
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS FOOD CO TRADING AS CATERING ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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