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CA15277 - The Creative Learning Partnership Trust Tender for Catering Services

CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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21 May 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Creative Learning Partnership Trust, headquartered in Stafford, has concluded the procurement process for catering services across ten primary schools with the title "The Creative Learning Partnership Trust Tender for Catering Services." This open procedure aimed to secure high-quality school catering services under the industry category of school catering services (CPV: 55524000). Located in the UK, the procurement reached the award stage on 21st May 2025, after completing tender submissions by 28th March 2025. Aspens Services Ltd emerged as the successful supplier, being awarded a contract valued at £2,392,852, commencing on 19th July 2025 and running until 18th July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those already serving educational institutions. With a focus on school catering, this procurement offers room for growth in the education services industry, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The contract's extensive geographic reach, including delivery to various locations such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, signifies potential for market expansion by offering services beyond the mainland UK. Businesses equipped with strategic capabilities to manage large-scale, diverse location contracts are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

CA15277 - The Creative Learning Partnership Trust Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services at 10 primary schools for the Creative Learning Partnership Trust To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15277. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15277 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-908cced4-79f5-4936-b36d-a45b001a130c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c98f99a-7bb0-4658-80bb-b748402dc783
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

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,392,852 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2028 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
CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 1ZY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Seighford & Church Eaton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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