Tender

CA16644 - 3-18 Education Trust TEnder for Catering Services

THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST

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Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The 3-18 Education Trust has initiated an open procurement process for catering services to be provided across their locations in Shropshire. The tender, titled "CA16644 - 3-18 Education Trust Tender for Catering Services," falls under the main industry category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000). This opportunity, currently in the tender stage, was published on 22nd October 2025, with the tender period ending on 24th November 2025 at 10:00 GMT. The services are expected to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. This procurement is conducted under an open procedure, inviting all suitable suppliers to bid.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, in the catering industry looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector. Companies with the capability to deliver school catering services at a multi-location level, within the specified geographical coverage including the United Kingdom and several territories beyond, would find this contract advantageous for growth. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field, encouraging competitive bids from businesses that can meet the high standards and specific requirements outlined by the 3-18 Education Trust. Interested suppliers should register or log in to MultiQuote to access the competition and submit their proposals before the deadline.

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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 0151 482 9230.

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
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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