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title: "Belfast Royal Academy Catering Tender"
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# Belfast Royal Academy Catering Tender

Buyer: BELFAST ROYAL ACADEMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c0aa0e4-0ae8-41b6-88bf-8b7901215b4c

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Belfast Royal Academy Catering Tender" has been successfully completed. Conducted by the Belfast Royal Academy, located on Cliftonville Road, Belfast, the tender pertains to canteen and catering services (industry category 55500000) for 1,480 pupils and 150 staff, as well as hospitality and events. The procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure, a selective method, and has progressed to the award stage. The award was made to CaterLink Limited, a large enterprise based in Reading. The contract, valued at £2,281,965, will run from the 1st of July, 2025, to the 30th of June, 2030, with the award notice published on the 7th of July, 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the services sector, particularly those specialising in large-scale catering and event management. The procurement encourages the participation of both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it conducive for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the educational catering environment. With a significant budget and a long-term contract over five years, this project is ideal for businesses aiming to establish a lasting presence within Northern Ireland's educational system.

## Notice

Catering for 1,480 pupils and 150 staff as well as hospitality and events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c87f992e-db02-49e6-b490-84b3fb6fbb6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,281,965 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,281,965 |
| 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 | BELFAST ROYAL ACADEMY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT14 6JL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Water Works |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c87f992e-db02-49e6-b490-84b3fb6fbb6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c87f992e-db02-49e6-b490-84b3fb6fbb6e
  7th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=964236726
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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