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The Pennine Trust ~ Catering Tender

THE PENNINE TRUST

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25 Jun 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process spearheaded by The Pennine Trust, based in Barrowford, UK, involves contracting catering services for its four schools in Colne, Lancashire. The procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The process reached the award stage on 9th June 2025, with Caterlink Limited selected as the supplier. The awarded contract holds a substantial total value of £3,535,516.56 and is set to commence on 1st September 2025, lasting until 31st August 2030. This engagement is categorized under services and targets suppliers primarily located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up growth opportunities for businesses operating in the catering sector, especially those with capabilities to manage large-scale operations and provide quality services to educational institutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in school catering services may find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes due to the suitability for SME participation indicated in this tender. By showcasing expertise and reliability in meeting educational sector-specific needs, businesses can build a robust portfolio that favours future contract wins.

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Notice Title

The Pennine Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the four schools within The Pennine Trust. The Trust consists of one Secondary and three primary schools in and around Colne in Lancashire. The annual value of the contract in total is approximately PS515,900.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-809574fd-33ac-4dd2-82a5-4fa233108560
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d90b85-87b4-4800-bb87-792c5e628ba4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,535,516 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,535,516 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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 PENNINE TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARROWFORD
Postcode
BB9 7TZ
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Pendle
Electoral Ward
Bradley
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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