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title: "CA16009 - Great Learners Trust Contract for Catering Services"
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# CA16009 - Great Learners Trust Contract for Catering Services

Buyer: GREAT LEARNERS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0986c9ff-4925-40b8-a9ea-3bdea4b3caab

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## Summary

The Great Learners Trust has recently completed a procurement process for catering services across 11 primary schools, with the successful supplier being Caterlink. The contract, titled "CA16009 - Great Learners Trust Contract for Catering Services", falls under the industry category of school catering services. With an award value of GBP 2,472,589, the procurement followed a selective, restricted procedure. Initially published on 6th June 2025, the tender period was set to end on 7th July 2025. The contract will commence on 19th February 2026 and conclude on 18th February 2029. The primary delivery location is Great Missenden, England, though services extend to various territories including the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the school catering industry, especially SMEs, as the procurement was open to such enterprises, although VCSE organisations were not targeted. The contract's substantial financial scale and extended service duration provide a stable growth opportunity for suppliers who can deliver consistent, quality services across multiple locations. Businesses with experience in catering for educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to this contract. The procurement process, conducted with clear procedures and timelines, ensures fair competition and potential for growth in partnership with the Great Learners Trust.

## Notice

To provide catering services at 11 primary schools within the Great Leaners Trust. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16009. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16009 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded8c26f-0c72-44c4-979e-45b2faaf0405 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,771,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,472,589 |
| 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 | GREAT LEARNERS TRUST |
| Locality | GREAT MISSENDEN |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP16 0AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Great Missenden |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 10:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded8c26f-0c72-44c4-979e-45b2faaf0405
- 6 Jun 2025 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded8c26f-0c72-44c4-979e-45b2faaf0405

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded8c26f-0c72-44c4-979e-45b2faaf0405
  6th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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