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title: "The Pennine Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "THE PENNINE TRUST"
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# The Pennine Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE PENNINE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-809574fd-33ac-4dd2-82a5-4fa233108560

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## Summary

The public procurement process spearheaded by The Pennine Trust, based in Barrowford, UK, involves contracting catering services for its four schools in Colne, Lancashire. The procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The process reached the award stage on 9th June 2025, with Caterlink Limited selected as the supplier. The awarded contract holds a substantial total value of £3,535,516.56 and is set to commence on 1st September 2025, lasting until 31st August 2030. This engagement is categorized under services and targets suppliers primarily located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up growth opportunities for businesses operating in the catering sector, especially those with capabilities to manage large-scale operations and provide quality services to educational institutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in school catering services may find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes due to the suitability for SME participation indicated in this tender. By showcasing expertise and reliability in meeting educational sector-specific needs, businesses can build a robust portfolio that favours future contract wins.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the four schools within The Pennine Trust. The Trust consists of one Secondary and three primary schools in and around Colne in Lancashire. The annual value of the contract in total is approximately PS515,900.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d90b85-87b4-4800-bb87-792c5e628ba4 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,535,516 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,535,516 |
| 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 PENNINE TRUST |
| Locality | BARROWFORD |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB9 7TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Pendle |
| Electoral ward | Bradley |
| Westminster constituency | Pendle and Clitheroe |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 25 Jun 2025 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d90b85-87b4-4800-bb87-792c5e628ba4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d90b85-87b4-4800-bb87-792c5e628ba4
  25th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=961572521
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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