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title: "The Circle Trust - Catering Tender"
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buyer: "THE CIRCLE TRUST"
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# The Circle Trust - Catering Tender

Buyer: THE CIRCLE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-261bed57-7b92-456a-b4c6-afefaa878a02

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## Summary

The Circle Trust, based in Wokingham, has completed a procurement process for catering services required across its eight primary and two secondary schools. This contract, with a total value of £8,140,445, has been awarded under a selective, restricted procedure to Culinera Limited. The industry category for this tender is school catering services, and it will service the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 12th May 2025, with the contract starting on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2030.

This catering tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the school catering sector, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its considerable contract value and duration. Companies experienced in providing high-quality catering services to the education sector will find this contract suitable for expanding their portfolio and presence in the South East of England. The procurement method's restricted nature suggests a focus on selecting highly qualified suppliers, making it advantageous for businesses that can demonstrate robust capabilities and compliance with industry standards.

## Notice

The contract requires excellent catering services to be delivered to all schools within The Circle Trust (8 primary and 2 secondary schools at present) - based in Wokingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f7df1e-05d9-4d8f-9ea6-67c7ac13565f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,140,445 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,140,445 |
| 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 CIRCLE TRUST |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 1SS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Wescott |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f7df1e-05d9-4d8f-9ea6-67c7ac13565f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f7df1e-05d9-4d8f-9ea6-67c7ac13565f
  10th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=974269790
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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