---
title: "Equitas Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19cd1a56-0151-4af5-849d-1e63f24eb5d9"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19cd1a56-0151-4af5-849d-1e63f24eb5d9"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19cd1a56-0151-4af5-849d-1e63f24eb5d9.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19cd1a56-0151-4af5-849d-1e63f24eb5d9.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EQUITAS ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2024-09-05"
---

# Equitas Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: EQUITAS ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19cd1a56-0151-4af5-849d-1e63f24eb5d9

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19cd1a56-0151-4af5-849d-1e63f24eb5d9)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19cd1a56-0151-4af5-849d-1e63f24eb5d9.json)

## Summary

Equitas Academies Trust is inviting tenders for a catering service contract under the title "Equitas Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender". This procurement, categorised under "School catering services" (CPV: 55524000), is taking place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the active stage with the application deadline set for 1st November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to start on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030. This contract, valued at £910,000 and following a selective procurement method known as the "Restricted procedure", is aiming to find a capable provider to deliver suitable catering services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in the education or public service sectors. Winning this contract could enhance the business profile and provide a stable revenue stream over multiple years. Suitable businesses should be proficient in meeting the specific dietary and logistical needs of school environments and able to demonstrate compliance with the procurement criteria set forth by Equitas Academies Trust. This could be an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Equitas Academies Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9948c9-f98b-47a5-9048-d5e9c9d338e9 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £910,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EQUITAS ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B6 4PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9948c9-f98b-47a5-9048-d5e9c9d338e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9948c9-f98b-47a5-9048-d5e9c9d338e9
  5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./B53W2UQACZ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19cd1a56-0151-4af5-849d-1e63f24eb5d9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19cd1a56-0151-4af5-849d-1e63f24eb5d9.json.