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title: "The Equa Mead Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# The Equa Mead Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE EQUA MEAD TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ed99dc4-4f55-4485-b0ee-32267c2478ce

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## Summary

The Equa Mead Trust, a Multi Academy Trust situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom, has issued a tender for school catering services titled "The Equa Mead Trust ~ Catering Tender." The trust, established in 2019, encompasses 17 primary schools and 2 secondary schools, with plans to expand to 22 schools by September 2025. This procurement process, currently in the tender phase, is categorised under the CPV code 55524000 for school catering services. The tender has a value of £3,033,060 and follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender period concludes on 7th March 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or expand their presence in the education sector, delivering catering services to a growing number of schools within the trust. Companies that have experience in managing large-scale catering operations and can cater to the diverse needs of primary and secondary school students are well-suited to compete for this tender. The Equa Mead Trust's commitment to the development of its schools presents a stable and long-term partnership for the chosen service provider.

## Notice

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based around the Trowbridge and Devizes areas in Wiltshire. The trust started in 2019 and has now increased in size to 19 Schools, consisting of 17 Primary and 2 Secondary schools. In addition, three more additional schools are currently in the process of joining and are likely to convert in September 2025, taking the to 22 schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5091b5bf-b580-4220-b127-8d3dd17d61fe |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 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 | £3,033,060 |
| 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 EQUA MEAD TRUST |
| Locality | DEVIZES |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN10 4EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | The Lavingtons |
| Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5091b5bf-b580-4220-b127-8d3dd17d61fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5091b5bf-b580-4220-b127-8d3dd17d61fe
  31st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Devizes:-School-catering-services./4W5PM65539
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