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CA16306 - ECM Academy Trust: Outsourced Catering Services Framework

ECM Barnsley

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06 Jan 2026 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by ECM Barnsley, under the title "CA16306 - ECM Academy Trust: Outsourced Catering Services Framework," was carried out under an open procedure. The contract aims to appoint a single supplier to manage catering services across eight schools. The contract, classified under the "Catering services" industry category, covers a broad geographical area, including the United Kingdom and extends as far as the British Overseas Territories and the Rest of the World. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The award was confirmed on 6th January 2026, with Chartwells being selected as the supplier. The estimated contract value is £4,393,917. This procurement was initially open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and the deadline for the submission was 28th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses skilled in large-scale catering services, as it covers a comprehensive contract period with a substantial budget allocation. It is an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of meeting high standards across various locations, including schools within the ECM Academy Trust. Companies equipped with the expertise and capacity to handle diverse and international service delivery stand to benefit. Given the open nature of the procurement process, businesses that are registered and compliant with the required standards had the chance to compete, with the successful supplier expected to enhance meal service quality across the ECM Academy Trust’s schools.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16306 - ECM Academy Trust: Outsourced Catering Services Framework

Notice Description

ECM Academy Trust wish to appoint one supplier to service their outsourced catering services contract for eight schools To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16306. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16306 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebb32df2-af51-4a79-82c9-72d3776a0db4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42874937-dacc-44a8-be19-9fa5c73b5c70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,393,917 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ECM Barnsley
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY
Postcode
S73 8QS
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Wombwell
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Chartwells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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