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title: "Waterton Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Waterton Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f191af0-d6f4-4cbc-aa1b-760d14b72822

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## Summary

The Waterton Academy Trust has successfully concluded a procurement process for catering services, specifically for its schools located in the Wakefield and Barnsley areas within Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The trust utilised a restrictive procurement method under the selective approach. Awarded to Caterlink Ltd, a large-scale supplier, the service contract is set to commence on 1 August 2024 and will run until 31 August 2029. The total contract value amounts to £1,192,804.34. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, following the tender period that ended on 20 May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in school catering services, particularly those equipped to meet the demands of a multi-school contract across different locations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly appealing due to its substantial duration and value, offering a steady stream of revenue. Businesses experienced in providing high-quality school catering services and capable of managing large-scale contracts would be well-suited to compete and grow their operations through similar future tenders.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following Waterton Academy Trust Schools located in the Wakefield and Barnsley areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc697cb-0461-4a7d-ba2e-81e7831537ac |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,192,804 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,192,804 |
| 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 | WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 6LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc697cb-0461-4a7d-ba2e-81e7831537ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc697cb-0461-4a7d-ba2e-81e7831537ac
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=877639705
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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