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title: "Meridian Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-05-29"
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# Meridian Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: MERIDIAN TRUST OFFICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-051780f5-1462-4455-94af-0c7e27a66bd0

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## Summary

The Meridian Academies Trust has recently completed a procurement process for catering services within the school industry category. The tender, titled "Meridian Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender," was part of a selective procurement method with a procurement stage of award. The contract period is set to start on August 1, 2024, and end on July 31, 2029. The tender, valued at £28,885,041.9 GBP, was located in the East of England region with a tender period ending on May 15, 2024.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, looking to provide school catering services to the Meridian Trust. Companies with experience in large-scale catering operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Meridian Trust Offices, acting as the buying organization, have chosen Cater Link Limited as the successful supplier for this contract, providing a clear indication of the type of businesses that could thrive in this procurement process.

## Notice

Meridian Trust is a successful multi academy trust founded in 2011 on its commitment to people and communities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b244f37e-4195-4d9b-b9b2-5911af43f8ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,885,041 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,885,041 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERIDIAN TRUST OFFICES |
| Locality | SAWTRY |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Sawtry |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 May 2024 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b244f37e-4195-4d9b-b9b2-5911af43f8ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b244f37e-4195-4d9b-b9b2-5911af43f8ee
  29th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=865300495
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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