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Central Region Schools Trust - Catering Contract

CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 16:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Dec 2025 at 15:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Region Schools Trust, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, recently completed a selective procurement process employing a competitive flexible procedure to award a catering services contract. The tender, titled "Central Region Schools Trust - Catering Contract," seeks to enhance the health and nutrition offerings of three secondary schools and nine middle/primary schools through freshly prepared meals. The process resulted in the award of the contract to Mellors Catering Services Limited, beginning on 1st August 2026 and potentially extending until 31st July 2031. The award, with a gross value of £9,330,000 GBP, was issued on 22nd May 2026, following the expression of interest deadline on 14th January 2026. The procurement focused on improving student nutrition with deliverables across the West Midlands region (UKG) under the industry category "School catering services." The legal backing was ensured through the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specializing in school catering services to enhance their market presence and foster growth by aligning with a public authority. Companies experienced in delivering nutritious, freshly prepared meals for educational institutions can find value in engaging with such tenders, especially those capable of offering innovative, high-quality service within financial constraints. The structured procurement procedure underscores a prioritisation of quality alongside competitive pricing, making this tender particularly suitable for well-established, large-scale catering businesses capable of delivering on the Trust's health-focused objectives. Enterprises positioned to scale operations in line with the Trust's expansion plans and future uptake by additional schools are well-suited to compete and thrive in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Region Schools Trust - Catering Contract

Notice Description

This is a catering tender for the Trust. It is seeking a single supplier to provide catering services to three secondary schools, and nine middle / primary schools, which includes some meal delivery services. The Trust is seeking a supplier who will work alongside the schools to improve the health and nutrition of the students, through the provision of freshly prepared meals and snacks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Trust may grow over the life of this agreement. It intends to add any new school catering service into this central agreement, once any previous contractual obligation has been fulfilled. It is also willing to offer a meal production service of other local schools, should they need such a service.

Renewal: Two x 12 month extensions will be available if agreed in writing by both parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048226-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£6,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£9,330,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1SF
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLORS CATERING SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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