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Belfast Royal Academy Catering Tender

BELFAST ROYAL ACADEMY

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07 Jul 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Belfast Royal Academy Catering Tender" has been successfully completed. Conducted by the Belfast Royal Academy, located on Cliftonville Road, Belfast, the tender pertains to canteen and catering services (industry category 55500000) for 1,480 pupils and 150 staff, as well as hospitality and events. The procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure, a selective method, and has progressed to the award stage. The award was made to CaterLink Limited, a large enterprise based in Reading. The contract, valued at £2,281,965, will run from the 1st of July, 2025, to the 30th of June, 2030, with the award notice published on the 7th of July, 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the services sector, particularly those specialising in large-scale catering and event management. The procurement encourages the participation of both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it conducive for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the educational catering environment. With a significant budget and a long-term contract over five years, this project is ideal for businesses aiming to establish a lasting presence within Northern Ireland's educational system.

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Notice Title

Belfast Royal Academy Catering Tender

Notice Description

Catering for 1,480 pupils and 150 staff as well as hospitality and events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c0aa0e4-0ae8-41b6-88bf-8b7901215b4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c87f992e-db02-49e6-b490-84b3fb6fbb6e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,281,965 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,281,965 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
BELFAST ROYAL ACADEMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6JL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Water Works
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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