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title: "Castle School Education Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# Castle School Education Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-548d7c6a-43fb-4feb-9299-e868ee45c999

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## Summary

The Castle School Education Trust has completed a procurement process for a catering contract valued at £3,745,000. This selective tender involved providing catering services across its seven schools located in South Gloucestershire and Bristol. The contract period began on 1st April 2022 and will continue until 31st March 2027. The procurement stage has moved to award status as of 5th November 2021, with the successful supplier, Caterlink Limited, already selected to fulfil the requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering services industry, particularly those specialising in school meals and nutrition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process was designed to support their participation. Businesses with a proven track record in similar contracts, especially in educational settings, would be well-suited to consider future opportunities arising from similar tenders within the scope of public sector procurement.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Castle School Education Trust (CSET). The seven schools within the tender are: The Castle School, Park Road, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT Marlwood School, Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3LA Downend School, Westerleigh Road, Downend, South Gloucestershire, BS16 6XA Mangotsfield School, Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LH Charfield Primary School, Wotton Road, Charfield, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8TG Lyde Green Primary School, Willowherb Road, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7LH Severn Beach Primary School, Ableton Lane, Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4PP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d02f9916-01a0-4bb6-9d13-9bb4107f4a3d |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,745,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,745,000 |
| 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 | CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 9LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 12 Apr 2022 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d02f9916-01a0-4bb6-9d13-9bb4107f4a3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d02f9916-01a0-4bb6-9d13-9bb4107f4a3d
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=683293399
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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