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Catering Contract

BECKFOOT TRUST

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Beckfoot Trust has successfully completed a catering contract for providing school meals and catering services across its various schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. This procurement was initiated as a tender with a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract has been awarded to Mellors Catering Services Limited. The tender, titled "Catering Contract," pertains to the industry category of school catering services, classified under CPV 55524000. The procurement stage was completed on 31 October 2025, following an active award dated 28 February 2025. The contract, valued at £5,051,000, covers the period from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030. The procurement method was selective, ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and volunteer, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in school catering and related services, particularly those interested in long-term commitments. Companies with expertise in maintaining high nutritional standards while providing staffing and food supply would find this contract beneficial. Large-scale companies, as well as SMEs, can leverage this opportunity to expand their operational footprint within the educational sector. Enterprises capable of participating in a dynamic purchasing system and offering competitive services aligned with the regional and nutritional needs of Yorkshire schools are well-suited to engage in this tender.

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Notice Title

Catering Contract

Notice Description

The contract covers the provision of school meals and catering services across multiple schools within the Trust, including staffing, food supply, and compliance with nutritional standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c843246f-1c21-417b-8799-07690aa7a1c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed52bfa-5c39-485a-b0fc-77448cf2f3fe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£5,051,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,051,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
BECKFOOT TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BINGLEY
Postcode
BD16 1EE
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Bingley Rural
Westminster Constituency
Shipley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLORS CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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