Award

Kingfisher Learning Trust - Cluster ~ Catering Tender

LIVINGSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Award

09 Jul 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Livingstone Primary School, located in Greater Manchester, has concluded with an award for the "Kingfisher Learning Trust - Cluster ~ Catering Tender." The procurement, valued at £3,694,787.36, falls under the industry category of school catering services and covers a contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. This project is part of a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, specifically designed to address services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process initiated by Michael Unsworth, the Trust's COO, involved providing catering services across eleven primary schools, with the award being published on 9th July 2025, following some key deadlines, including the tender period closure on 26th June 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in school catering services. The tender was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presenting an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in educational catering sectors. Organisations such as Taylor Shaw, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, indicating a competitive yet accessible tendering environment. Businesses focusing on providing high-quality, regional catering services may find similar contracts beneficial for growth and partnership within educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Kingfisher Learning Trust - Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services across eleven primary Schools spearheaded by Michael Unsworth Trust COO, at Kingfisher Learning Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99225b4a-ce7c-47d4-9809-1ea713e5d932
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ab6f9d-6cd9-48ba-9e91-69c79e161820
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
£3,694,787 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,694,787 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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
LIVINGSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
OL5 0AP
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
Mossley
Westminster Constituency
Stalybridge and Hyde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAYLOR SHAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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