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Preston Hedges Trust - Catering Services Tender

PRESTON HEDGES TRUST

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11 Apr 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Preston Hedges Trust has awarded a contract for catering services within its schools to Cater Link Limited. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £1,905,020, covers all catering services including breakfast, morning break, lunch, and additional hospitality, and will be implemented across schools in the East Midlands, UK. The contract period is from 7 April 2025 to 6 April 2030. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 March 2025 and the award publication date of 11 April 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale catering providers skilled in managing school meal services. Interested parties can leverage their experience in quality food provision and innovative menu planning to enhance their market presence within the educational sector. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, maintain high standards of food safety, and provide a diverse range of dietary options would be well-suited to meet the Trust's requirements and benefit from this long-term partnership.

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Notice Title

Preston Hedges 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-c6e0bfd7-7506-43a6-970f-5291f12666f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e52dce-4975-4ce5-b3f8-530cbc8e08c4
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
£1,905,020 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,905,020 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 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
PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 6BU
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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