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ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST & RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES

ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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02 Dec 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust involved the provision of outsourced catering services. This contract aimed to deliver high-quality catering services within the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically catering for schools under St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust & Riviera Education Trust. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract stage is currently at the award stage as of December 2025, with Caterlink being the successful supplier. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, and it involves a significant investment of £6,000,000 in catering services classified under CPV code 55520000.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that offer comprehensive solutions including food and staff provision. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a substantial contract value that could enhance business portfolios and expand market reach. Companies that excel in delivering value for money whilst maintaining quality are poised to benefit significantly by forming partnerships within the educational sector. This opportunity allows businesses to establish long-term engagements and strengthen their presence within the competitive catering industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST & RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES

Notice Description

The Trust was seeking a Contractor to deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract includes all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75fd1621-facf-4983-afa9-5c9d89e54b2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7dfee00-32a6-488e-8548-da39fbfa4891
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 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
ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER, DEVON
Postcode
EX2 4NQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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