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title: "The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE ARDEN FOREST C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b7ae71f-a340-4fca-bf4c-7a343574ffce

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## Summary

The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust conducted a procurement process to secure catering and hospitality services across its schools, with the title “The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender”. The purchasing was done through a selective, restricted procedure under the CPV classification "School catering services". The contract, valued at £3,244,380.66, has been awarded to Cater Link Limited, with services to be provided in the West Midlands region of the UK. The tender process reached the award stage on 1 July 2025, after the tender period ended on 6 June 2025. The contract will commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2031.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing school catering services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement method focused on selective engagement under a restricted procedure. Cater Link Limited, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, suggesting future opportunities for businesses with the capability to scale their operations and meet stringent procurement requirements. Companies aiming to expand or establish a presence in the educational catering sector in the UK, specifically in the West Midlands, would find this procurement particularly relevant.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering and hospitality services for The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bcffd03-b1c4-4a16-8ce9-4bf1bdad1cde |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,244,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,244,380 |
| 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 | THE ARDEN FOREST C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | ALCESTER |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B49 6AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Stratford-on-Avon |
| Electoral ward | Alcester East |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford-on-Avon |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## 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

- 1 Jul 2025 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bcffd03-b1c4-4a16-8ce9-4bf1bdad1cde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bcffd03-b1c4-4a16-8ce9-4bf1bdad1cde
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=962900472
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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