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CA16131 - Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services - Secondary and Primary

BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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23 Jan 2026 at 12:30

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Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 14:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CA16131 - Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services - Secondary and Primary" has been completed. This initiative, led by the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, aims to provide catering services across one secondary and two primary schools located in Blackpool. Utilising an 'open procedure' method, the contract is valued at GBP 2,176,845 and is classified under the school catering services industry category (CPV code 55524000). The contract period is set from 10th April 2026 to 9th April 2029, with the initial tender phase concluded on 1st September 2025. As of the latest update on 23rd January 2026, Innovate Services Ltd has been awarded the contract.

This tender provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the school catering sector, especially those capable of delivering high-quality services. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) would find this contract particularly advantageous given the suitability criteria outlined by the contracting authority. The procurement process favours entities capable of operating within the United Kingdom and various international locations. Engaging in such a public contract could enhance a company's visibility and reputation in the educational services market, potentially leading to further business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16131 - Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services - Secondary and Primary

Notice Description

To provide catering services for the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT at one secondary and two primary schools based in Blackpool. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16131. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16131 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d90fe95-3a37-485c-a642-d761f8853e81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093d0e71-42f1-4032-8723-461a3a695460
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,854,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,176,845 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 7EQ
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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