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title: "CA15527 - Shaw Education Trust Tender for Catering Services"
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# CA15527 - Shaw Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: SHAW EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a88d9ec9-8101-4f51-af2d-fb01b00f672f

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## Summary

The Shaw Education Trust, a prominent educational organisation located in Stoke-on-Trent, England, has completed the procurement process for catering services for schools within the West Midlands and North-west regions of the UK. This tender, titled "CA15527 - Shaw Education Trust Tender for Catering Services," falls under the "School catering services" industry category, classified by the CPV code 55524000. The tender followed an open procurement procedure, which concluded on 26th October 2025. The contract, awarded on 4th December 2025, is active and spans from October 2025 to October 2028 with a total value of £4,767,931, and was awarded to Caterlink.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the catering sector, particularly those with expertise in providing school catering services. It is most suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of delivering quality catering across the specified regions. The Shaw Education Trust, known for its commitment to fostering a supportive educational environment, could serve as a valuable client offering long-term partnership possibilities beyond the contract period. Additionally, engagements across such educational establishments may enhance business credibility and open pathways to similar ventures in education-based catering within the UK and potentially across other regions. Businesses looking to strengthen their presence in the school catering domain will find this a lucrative avenue.

## Notice

To provide catering services for the Shaw Education Trust based in the West Midlands and North-west regions of the UK. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15527. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15527 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/0be563ec-8308-4133-b21c-00037a2a0761 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,767,931 |
| 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 | SHAW EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST7 4DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 4 Dec 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be563ec-8308-4133-b21c-00037a2a0761

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be563ec-8308-4133-b21c-00037a2a0761
  4th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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