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Leigh Trust - Catering Services Tender

LEIGH TRUST

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24 Jul 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the provision of catering services within Leigh Trust's schools has culminated in an award to Shire Services (Shropshire Council Food Enterprise Centre). This contract, valued at £3,519,000, falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code: 55524000) and covers the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a restricted, selective method, with the process currently in the award stage. The catering contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the catering industry, particularly those capable of managing large-scale service provisions in educational environments. The contract, suited for SMEs but not restricted to VCSEs, offers substantial growth potential for businesses adept in delivering comprehensive food services, including breakfast and lunch offerings as well as hospitality provisions. Organisations with a strategic focus on expanding their client base in the educational sector would find this opportunity beneficial for fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

Leigh Trust - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac658c59-04c4-4a39-b1a5-d2cdd42b2b9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb916b2-37a3-476f-adf1-e9a8403111a9
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
£3,519,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,519,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
LEIGH TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B8 3HG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Alum Rock
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIRE SERVICES (SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL FOOD ENTERPRISE CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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