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title: "CA16563 - The Mercian Trust Outsourced Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78c7e928-4d45-4341-b5e8-1c0f15f792d8"
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# CA16563 - The Mercian Trust Outsourced Catering Services

Buyer: THE MERCIAN TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78c7e928-4d45-4341-b5e8-1c0f15f792d8

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## Summary

The Mercian Trust has concluded an open procurement process for outsourced catering services, with the contract award finalised on 12th February 2026. The buyer organisation is The Mercian Trust, located in Walsall, England. This contract falls under the catering services category (CPV: 55520000), and covers various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Oversee Territories. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st July 2029. Innovate Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, with a value of £17,054,039 GBP.

With its expansive location reach and significant contract value, this tender offers considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses focusing on catering services. The open procedure allowed fair competition, making it a viable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies in the catering industry can potentially leverage partnerships with The Mercian Trust for future procurement opportunities, enhancing visibility and business expansion across multiple territories covered by the contract.

## Notice

The Mercian Trust intends to award to one supplier To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16563. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16563 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e867a46-b05a-438c-ae77-7e8d86c1abe5 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,054,039 |
| 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 MERCIAN TRUST |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 2PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Paddock |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e867a46-b05a-438c-ae77-7e8d86c1abe5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e867a46-b05a-438c-ae77-7e8d86c1abe5
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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