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Equitas Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Equitas Academies Trust

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25 Apr 2025 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Equitas Academies Trust, located in Birmingham, UK, involves the provision of catering services under a complete status. The trust has employed a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure to award the contract to Innovate Services Ltd. The procurement falls into the services category, specifically school catering services, identified by CPV code 55524000. The process reached the award stage as of 31st March 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. The value of the contract is approximately £2,186,534.92, with services expected to be delivered in the West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering, providing a multi-year engagement with a substantial contract value. The scale of the contract suggests that mid to large-sized caterers, or those with significant experience in educational catering, would be well-suited to tender. Furthermore, the trust indicates an openness to working with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging potential bidders from this sector to consider participation in similar future opportunities. Businesses looking to expand their offerings in education-related services would find this an attractive prospect for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equitas Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Equitas Academies Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c30c47ee-46c8-4d12-97e8-50b9a97ff303
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96171400-c544-41d1-8ab9-8ed88260585c
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
£2,186,534 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,186,534 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Equitas Academies Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B6 4PZ
Postcode Area
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Innovate Services Ltd

Further Information

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