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title: "Cornwall Education Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# Cornwall Education Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93e8d59c-f76e-4675-a98a-f0f08ee07d60

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## Summary

The Cornwall Education Learning Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of catering services. The tender, titled "Cornwall Education Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender," pertains to the selective procurement of catering services, falling under the industry category "Catering services" (CPV code 55520000). The services are to be delivered throughout the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a restricted procedure, culminating in the award being published on 9th July 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will initially run for three years, with the possibility to extend for two additional 12-month periods, ultimately concluding by 31st August 2030. The total contract value is £9,598,744.86.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for catering businesses prepared to manage comprehensive service provision across multiple sites. Given the contract's substantial value and regional focus, businesses that are well-established in the catering sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations, would find this opportunity particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates, therefore companies within this sector may leverage this contract as a significant growth opportunity. With Cater Link Limited named as the successful supplier, the contract establishes a framework for delivering essential services within the educational sector in the UK, emphasizing the potential for business expansion in a steady and sustainable manner.

## Notice

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services across the Trust, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 September 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. These extensions will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7313dae3-e643-44b0-beb1-08eb7764d43c |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,598,744 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,598,744 |
| 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 | CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | CORNWALL |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR7 2LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Newquay Porth & Tretherras |
| Westminster constituency | St Austell and Newquay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7313dae3-e643-44b0-beb1-08eb7764d43c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7313dae3-e643-44b0-beb1-08eb7764d43c
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=964694911
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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