Tender

CA17079 - Consortium Trust tender for catering services

CONSORTIUM TRUST

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 08:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "CA17079 - Consortium Trust tender for catering services" is being conducted by the Consortium Trust, which comprises a group of schools based in East Anglia. The tender is currently in the active stage and is a part of the service industry, specifically focusing on school catering services. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows any interested party to submit a tender. The process started on 28th January 2026, with the tender period concluding on 9th March 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2029. The delivery addresses for this tender include various locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and others.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. The open procedure makes it accessible to a wide range of suppliers, and it is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By participating, businesses can gain significant exposure and the potential for long-term collaboration with multiple schools, thus promoting substantial business growth in the educational catering sector. The contract's extensive period also offers stability and the possibility of lasting partnerships, enhancing the business's market presence and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17079 - Consortium Trust tender for catering services

Notice Description

To provide catering services to the Consortium Trust, a group of schools based in East Anglia. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17079. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17079 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/569ee161-924e-4021-8e63-adc349694049
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSORTIUM TRUST
Contact Name
Diane Herbert
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
HELMINGHAM
Postcode
IP14 6EX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Stonham
Westminster Constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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