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title: "CA16644 - 3-18 Education Trust TEnder for Catering Services"
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buyer: "THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST"
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# CA16644 - 3-18 Education Trust TEnder for Catering Services

Buyer: THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f538dec-9260-444d-8fb6-345730078f92

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by The 3-18 Education Trust, involves the provision of catering services to their establishment in Shropshire. This procurement falls under the industry category of "School catering services" with a CPV code of 55524000. The open procedure was initiated on 22nd October 2025 and completed with an award issued on 3rd June 2026. The tender period closed on 24th November 2025, with services set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run through 31st July 2029. The scope of delivery spans various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering, particularly those that cater to educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly accessible given the suitability criteria outlined. With a contract value of £6,713,862, this procurement offers a substantial market opportunity for businesses to expand their operations within the educational sector, ensuring a steady revenue stream over the three-year contract period. The open procedure allows for transparency and fair competition, making it an attractive proposition for competent suppliers in the catering industry.

## Notice

To supply catering services to the 3-18 Education Trust, Shropshire To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16644. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16644 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/6aa9660d-5170-4ff7-a65e-359732be5b13 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 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 | £6,713,862 |
| 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 | THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY3 9EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Meole |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCS FOOD CO TRADING AS CATERING ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 14:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa9660d-5170-4ff7-a65e-359732be5b13
- 22 Oct 2025 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa9660d-5170-4ff7-a65e-359732be5b13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa9660d-5170-4ff7-a65e-359732be5b13
  22nd October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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