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AwardUpdate

23 Jul 2026 at 12:33

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for catering services at Alcester Grammar School in Warwickshire, England has been completed. The tender, identified as CA17154, sought to provide school catering services under the industry classification code 55524000. The process was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 9th March 2026. Alcester Grammar School, serving as the buying organisation, has awarded the contract to CULINERA LIMITED, starting from 1st November 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2029. The total contract value is £1,645,435 GBP with the award status marked as active since 23rd July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those experienced in educational settings. It is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thus offering growth potential for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the education industry. Given its delivery locations that span multiple regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World, it provides ample opportunity for businesses aiming to broaden their geographical reach.

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Notice Title

CA17154 - Alcester Grammar School tender for catering services

Notice Description

To provide catering services to Alcester Grammar School, Warwickshire B49 5ED To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17154. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17154 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bad8152a-8e63-45d8-abb3-c61e51ccecbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2527fa82-aa85-4514-9645-f187b4f13601
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,645,435 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 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
ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
B49 5ED
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stratford-on-Avon
Electoral Ward
Alcester West
Westminster Constituency
Stratford-on-Avon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULINERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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