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CA17260 - Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust: Outsourced Catering Services Framework

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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25 May 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust: Outsourced Catering Services Framework" has reached the award stage. The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust, located in Manchester, has awarded this contract, valued at £11,078,133, to Mellors Catering. This open procedure tender falls under the services industry category, specifically catering services, with geographical coverage extending from the United Kingdom to global territories. The initial tender period concluded on 17th April 2026, and the contract will run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses within the catering services sector, especially those capable of delivering large-scale food service operations. The open procurement method highlights a competitive environment that welcomes small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an ideal platform for such businesses to expand their market reach and establish a footprint in institutional catering. Companies with a robust capability to cater internationally and provide comprehensive solutions are particularly well-positioned to benefit from and compete in future tenders of this kind.

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Notice Title

CA17260 - Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust: Outsourced Catering Services Framework

Notice Description

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is going out to tender to outsourced their catering services. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17260. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17260 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e75d5e5-4d94-4d91-aa08-7972929cb8ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe757935-ece5-4183-9ae4-3e030e14fb27
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
£11,078,133 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20261 weeks 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
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M23 2YS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Baguley
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLORS CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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