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title: "ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST & RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES"
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# ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST & RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES

Buyer: ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75fd1621-facf-4983-afa9-5c9d89e54b2f

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## Summary

The procurement process for St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust involved the provision of outsourced catering services. This contract aimed to deliver high-quality catering services within the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically catering for schools under St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust & Riviera Education Trust. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract stage is currently at the award stage as of December 2025, with Caterlink being the successful supplier. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, and it involves a significant investment of £6,000,000 in catering services classified under CPV code 55520000.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that offer comprehensive solutions including food and staff provision. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a substantial contract value that could enhance business portfolios and expand market reach. Companies that excel in delivering value for money whilst maintaining quality are poised to benefit significantly by forming partnerships within the educational sector. This opportunity allows businesses to establish long-term engagements and strengthen their presence within the competitive catering industry.

## Notice

The Trust was seeking a Contractor to deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract includes all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7dfee00-32a6-488e-8548-da39fbfa4891 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER, DEVON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| 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

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7dfee00-32a6-488e-8548-da39fbfa4891

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7dfee00-32a6-488e-8548-da39fbfa4891
  2nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC170657
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.stchristophersmat.org/

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