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Contract Award - Framework Agreement for the Management of the Catering Services at Mosaic Partnership Trust

MOSAIC PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 15:04

Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Mosaic Partnership Trust in Bristol, operating as a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract under an open procurement process for the management of catering services. The framework agreement is part of a completed procurement process, with the proposal initially put forth on 23rd September 2025, and the subsequent contract awarded by 19th December 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £2,400,000, spans three years beginning 4th April 2026, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. This tender falls under the services category, particularly focusing on school catering services within the UK's South West region and beyond, aiming to enhance the quality and financial appeal of the Trust’s school meals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for catering businesses, particularly those classified as SMEs, looking to expand their market within the educational sector. With a focus on providing modern, nutritionally balanced meals that appeal to students, businesses equipped with innovative food solutions and commitment to service quality will find this contract ideal for showcasing their capabilities. The procurement process demonstrated a strong emphasis on both quality and financial criteria, ensuring a fair and transparent system that allows comprehensive competition. Cater Link Limited, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies the calibre and operational readiness desired in this competitive bidding environment.

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Notice Title

Contract Award - Framework Agreement for the Management of the Catering Services at Mosaic Partnership Trust

Notice Description

The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional, one year extensions. The financial structure of the contract is designed to reflect the Trusts' aims to reward the Contractor in a fair manner and based upon contract delivery and to have an open-book agreement that is easily auditable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 3 year contract, year 4 and 5 are optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a040
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000740-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MOSAIC PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS30 8AA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Parkwall & Warmley
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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