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title: "CA16738 - Learning Community Trust Tender for Catering Services"
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# CA16738 - Learning Community Trust Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f2b76d7-c1a3-4cba-9fcd-bfed659eb997

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Learning Community Trust involved a tender for catering services aimed at schools within the trust, located in Telford, England. The tender, identified as CA16738, was an open procedure under the procurement category of services, specifically classified under 'School catering services' with a CPV code of 55524000. The tender process was completed with key dates including its publication on 14th November 2025 and the closing of the tender period on 15th December 2025. The contract period for the newly awarded contract is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The award value of the contract was GBP 5,604,382, and the supplier selected was Caterlink.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those experienced with educational settings, to expand their client base and enhance their service portfolio. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate in such opportunities, as the procurement process supports SME suitability. The delivery locations span a wide geographic scope, including the United Kingdom and several territories, providing a broad operational range for the service provider. This makes the tender especially appealing to companies with a robust logistical framework capable of managing diverse locations and catering to different regional requirements.

## Notice

To provide catering services to schools in the Learning Community Trust, Telford. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16738. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16738 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0067d248-add1-41b4-bdf0-e8e20c6d9a8f |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,604,382 |
| 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 | LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 9TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Oakengates & Ketley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| 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

- 22 May 2026 at 11:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0067d248-add1-41b4-bdf0-e8e20c6d9a8f
- 14 Nov 2025 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0067d248-add1-41b4-bdf0-e8e20c6d9a8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0067d248-add1-41b4-bdf0-e8e20c6d9a8f
  14th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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