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title: "CA16188 - The Dean Trust Tender for Catering Services"
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# CA16188 - The Dean Trust Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: THE DEAN TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3742ec40-322f-47c7-a982-cf8ed4806e1e

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## Summary

The Dean Trust initiated a tender for catering services, titled "CA16188 - The Dean Trust Tender for Catering Services", with a focus on the school catering industry. The procurement process was managed using an open procedure method, allowing broad participation. The procurement covers the region of Sale, Cheshire, with services extending to various locations including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. The tendering phase concluded on 5th September 2025, leading to an award to Caterlink with a contract commencing on 16th February 2026 and lasting until 15th February 2029. This procurement stage is complete, with a total contract value of £6,705,364.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in school catering services, providing a significant pathway for growth within the educational sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to gain from such open tenders, given their potential for scalability and bespoke service offerings. The Dean Trust, through its structured and transparent procurement process, presents an excellent chance for capable suppliers to establish a long-term partnership and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

To provide catering services for the Dean Trust, Sale, Cheshire To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16188. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16188 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81471c00-81c6-4b25-8e13-263374c7651f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,965,697 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,705,364 |
| 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 DEAN TRUST |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 5BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Manor |
| Westminster constituency | Altrincham and Sale West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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 Jan 2026 at 12:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81471c00-81c6-4b25-8e13-263374c7651f
- 11 Jul 2025 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81471c00-81c6-4b25-8e13-263374c7651f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81471c00-81c6-4b25-8e13-263374c7651f
  11th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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