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title: "EPT-42897 - 879 Further Competition - Lot 1 Catering"
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# EPT-42897 - 879 Further Competition - Lot 1 Catering

Buyer: TRINITY ACADEMY NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b4ec1e1-64a1-41af-831e-efd6a03c6345

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## Summary

Trinity Academy Newcastle Trust has completed a procurement process for catering services under the 879 Building in Use Support Services DPS, specifically targeting school catering services across the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out via a further competition administered through YPO's Insurance Placement DPS, with the contract awarded on 1st September 2025. The tender was valued at £238,622.09 and outlined specific criteria, with 40% weighting on cost and 60% on quality, delivery, customer service, and added value. The contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to establish a presence or expand their services in the North East region. The awarded supplier, North Yorkshire Council, underscores the competitive advantage of local government partnerships in securing and executing such contracts efficiently and with community engagement. Businesses in catering and support services can leverage such contracts to enhance their market position and scale their operations over the contract's duration.

## Notice

Trinity Academy Newcastle Trust has awarded a further competition for catering services through the 879 Building in Use Support Services DPS. Award criteria Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20 Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 20 Quality criterion - Name: Added Value / Weighting: 20 Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1603c86-fa36-4aba-b2ab-a730e445ecac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Further Competition Via YPO's Insurance Placement DPS |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £238,622 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £238,622 |
| 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 | TRINITY ACADEMY NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Benwell & Scotswood |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1603c86-fa36-4aba-b2ab-a730e445ecac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1603c86-fa36-4aba-b2ab-a730e445ecac
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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