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Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services

BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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11 Jul 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust has initiated a tender for catering services under the title "Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services". The procurement process is in the tender stage and is classified under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000). The Trust seeks a contractor to provide catering for 10 primary schools located in Blackpool and the surrounding area. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 with a duration of 3 years, and an option to extend for up to two additional years, measured against Key Performance Indicators. The deadline for the tender submission is 27th February 2025, and the procurement method is a restricted procedure allowing between 5 to 8 candidates.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector to expand their services within the education market in Blackpool. Companies with relevant expertise in managing school catering services, a minimum of 3 years trading history, and strong financial stability are well-suited to compete. The Trust seeks a partnership that can enhance the dining experience and potentially invest in updating the facilities, making it an ideal growth opportunity for businesses capable of delivering innovative and high-quality catering solutions. Submissions are to be made electronically or in writing, with all interactions conducted in English.

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Notice Title

Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services to 10 primary schools in the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT, Blackpool

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT is seeking a contractor to provide catering services at 10 of its primary schools located in Blackpool and the surrounding area. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2025 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).The Client is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities within the Trust and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c1f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039352-2025
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,855,306 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1691664234

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 7EQ
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

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