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title: "The Pennine Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "THE PENNINE TRUST"
published: "2024-12-11"
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# The Pennine Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE PENNINE TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25b56060-da6f-45ca-b558-631075f3ad31

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## Summary

The Pennine Trust has initiated a tender process for providing catering services to its four schools located in and around Colne, Lancashire. The contract, titled "The Pennine Trust ~ Catering Tender," is valued at approximately £515,900 annually and covers one secondary school and three primary schools under the Trust's umbrella. This procurement falls under the "School catering services" category and will commence on 1st September 2025, ending on 31st August 2030. The procurement method being followed is a restricted procedure, and the tender period will close on 17th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, to secure a long-term contract that can bolster their growth in the school catering services sector. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality catering services to educational institutions would find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this tender could open doors for further contracts within the public sector, enhancing reputation and business credibility.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the four schools within The Pennine Trust. The Trust consists of one Secondary and three primary schools in and around Colne in Lancashire. The annual value of the contract in total is approximately PS515,900.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e95be3-fb36-48a8-abc2-8a26eb1f9773 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,579,500 |
| 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 | THE PENNINE TRUST |
| Locality | BARROWFORD |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB9 7TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Pendle |
| Electoral ward | Bradley |
| Westminster constituency | Pendle and Clitheroe |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e95be3-fb36-48a8-abc2-8a26eb1f9773

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e95be3-fb36-48a8-abc2-8a26eb1f9773
  11th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Barrowford:-School-catering-services./N382QQ666R
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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