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title: "Marches Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender"
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buyer: "MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Marches Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46a4cb6d-caba-48ab-87d7-05afb706facf

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## Summary

The Marches Academy Trust has awarded a contract for catering services valued at £5,300,000 under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract is set to run from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2030, covering services across schools in the West Midlands, UK. This concluded contract was initiated with a tender process, and the award was published on 24th July 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services, classified with the CPV code 55524000.

This tender presented significant opportunities for catering businesses, particularly those capable of handling substantial multi-school contracts. Companies with experience in school catering, a robust service infrastructure, and the ability to manage large-scale operations would find such contracts beneficial for business expansion. Although the award was secured by a large supplier, abm Catering Limited, businesses of various sizes, including SMEs, had the potential to compete, showcasing inclusivity in procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ad3cd9-8180-46e8-a19b-f0794b2ac76a |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,300,000 |
| 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 | MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY11 2AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Oswestry South |
| Westminster constituency | North Shropshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ad3cd9-8180-46e8-a19b-f0794b2ac76a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ad3cd9-8180-46e8-a19b-f0794b2ac76a
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=968306718
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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