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title: "Kingfisher Learning Trust - Cluster ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "LIVINGSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# Kingfisher Learning Trust - Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: LIVINGSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99225b4a-ce7c-47d4-9809-1ea713e5d932

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by Livingstone Primary School, located in Greater Manchester, has concluded with an award for the "Kingfisher Learning Trust - Cluster ~ Catering Tender." The procurement, valued at £3,694,787.36, falls under the industry category of school catering services and covers a contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. This project is part of a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, specifically designed to address services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process initiated by Michael Unsworth, the Trust's COO, involved providing catering services across eleven primary schools, with the award being published on 9th July 2025, following some key deadlines, including the tender period closure on 26th June 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in school catering services. The tender was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presenting an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in educational catering sectors. Organisations such as Taylor Shaw, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, indicating a competitive yet accessible tendering environment. Businesses focusing on providing high-quality, regional catering services may find similar contracts beneficial for growth and partnership within educational institutions.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services across eleven primary Schools spearheaded by Michael Unsworth Trust COO, at Kingfisher Learning Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ab6f9d-6cd9-48ba-9e91-69c79e161820 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,694,787 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,694,787 |
| 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 | LIVINGSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL5 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | Mossley |
| Westminster constituency | Stalybridge and Hyde |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAYLOR SHAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ab6f9d-6cd9-48ba-9e91-69c79e161820

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ab6f9d-6cd9-48ba-9e91-69c79e161820
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=964682528
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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