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title: "Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust ~ Catering and Hospitality Tender"
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# Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust ~ Catering and Hospitality Tender

Buyer: BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dc8bc61-0dad-4b73-be94-c5b6f2724caf

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## Summary

The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, situated in Bradford, has successfully concluded the award phase of its catering and hospitality services tender, valued at £5,216,625. This procurement, identified as BIP976141551, saw Cater Link Limited selected as the supplier. The contract encompasses the provision of school catering services under the CPV classification 55524000, with operations primarily in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This initiative followed a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, and the contract will span from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030.

The awarded tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in school catering services. Given its suitability for small to medium enterprises, businesses adept in delivering quality hospitality services and aiming to expand in the educational sector within the UK will find this contract appealing. The opportunity underscores the importance of having a robust understanding of the sector's demands, ensuring competitive offerings that align with the Academy Trust's expectations. Businesses that can enhance their service portfolio to meet the specifics of educational catering will be positioned to benefit in future opportunities.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering and hospitality services for Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5616f4fe-71dd-498c-9ae8-66117cae8459 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,216,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,216,625 |
| 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 | BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD8 7AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Manningham |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5616f4fe-71dd-498c-9ae8-66117cae8459

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5616f4fe-71dd-498c-9ae8-66117cae8459
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=976141551
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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