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Cheviot Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST

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24 Jun 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheviot Learning Trust is undertaking a public procurement process for providing catering services, specifically under the category of school catering services, within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure. The tender stage has led to the award phase, with Hutchison Catering Ltd being selected as the supplier. Key dates include the award being active from 21st May 2025, and the contract period set to commence on 1st August 2025, ending on 31st July 2030. The procurement’s total value amounts to GBP 7,047,099.82.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the buyer’s suitability criteria which favour SME engagement. Companies specialising in catering services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, providing opportunities to expand their services across educational institutions within the region. The extensive contract period also offers a stable and long-term business prospect for suppliers who are able to meet the high standards set by the Cheviot Learning Trust.

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Notice Title

Cheviot Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for The Cheviot Learning Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8d10388-0212-43e7-864d-394538302bfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e21fd7-ca1d-44af-a078-6ad86dbc23e1
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,047,099 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,047,099 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 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
CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2LZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUTCHISON CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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