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CA16563 - The Mercian Trust Outsourced Catering Services

THE MERCIAN TRUST

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust has concluded an open procurement process for outsourced catering services, with the contract award finalised on 12th February 2026. The buyer organisation is The Mercian Trust, located in Walsall, England. This contract falls under the catering services category (CPV: 55520000), and covers various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Oversee Territories. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st July 2029. Innovate Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, with a value of £17,054,039 GBP.

With its expansive location reach and significant contract value, this tender offers considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses focusing on catering services. The open procedure allowed fair competition, making it a viable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies in the catering industry can potentially leverage partnerships with The Mercian Trust for future procurement opportunities, enhancing visibility and business expansion across multiple territories covered by the contract.

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Notice Title

CA16563 - The Mercian Trust Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

The Mercian Trust intends to award to one supplier To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16563. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16563 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78c7e928-4d45-4341-b5e8-1c0f15f792d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e867a46-b05a-438c-ae77-7e8d86c1abe5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,054,039 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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 MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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