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CA15527 - Shaw Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

SHAW EDUCATION TRUST

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04 Dec 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Shaw Education Trust, a prominent educational organisation located in Stoke-on-Trent, England, has completed the procurement process for catering services for schools within the West Midlands and North-west regions of the UK. This tender, titled "CA15527 - Shaw Education Trust Tender for Catering Services," falls under the "School catering services" industry category, classified by the CPV code 55524000. The tender followed an open procurement procedure, which concluded on 26th October 2025. The contract, awarded on 4th December 2025, is active and spans from October 2025 to October 2028 with a total value of £4,767,931, and was awarded to Caterlink.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the catering sector, particularly those with expertise in providing school catering services. It is most suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of delivering quality catering across the specified regions. The Shaw Education Trust, known for its commitment to fostering a supportive educational environment, could serve as a valuable client offering long-term partnership possibilities beyond the contract period. Additionally, engagements across such educational establishments may enhance business credibility and open pathways to similar ventures in education-based catering within the UK and potentially across other regions. Businesses looking to strengthen their presence in the school catering domain will find this a lucrative avenue.

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Notice Title

CA15527 - Shaw Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services for the Shaw Education Trust based in the West Midlands and North-west regions of the UK. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15527. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15527 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a88d9ec9-8101-4f51-af2d-fb01b00f672f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be563ec-8308-4133-b21c-00037a2a0761
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,767,931 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 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
SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST7 4DL
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
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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