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title: "Leigh Trust - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac658c59-04c4-4a39-b1a5-d2cdd42b2b9f"
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buyer: "LEIGH TRUST"
published: "2025-07-24"
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# Leigh Trust - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: LEIGH TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac658c59-04c4-4a39-b1a5-d2cdd42b2b9f

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## Summary

The contracting process for the provision of catering services within Leigh Trust's schools has culminated in an award to Shire Services (Shropshire Council Food Enterprise Centre). This contract, valued at £3,519,000, falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code: 55524000) and covers the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a restricted, selective method, with the process currently in the award stage. The catering contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the catering industry, particularly those capable of managing large-scale service provisions in educational environments. The contract, suited for SMEs but not restricted to VCSEs, offers substantial growth potential for businesses adept in delivering comprehensive food services, including breakfast and lunch offerings as well as hospitality provisions. Organisations with a strategic focus on expanding their client base in the educational sector would find this opportunity beneficial for fostering business growth.

## Notice

The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb916b2-37a3-476f-adf1-e9a8403111a9 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,519,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,519,000 |
| 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 | LEIGH TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B8 3HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Alum Rock |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIRE SERVICES (SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL FOOD ENTERPRISE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb916b2-37a3-476f-adf1-e9a8403111a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb916b2-37a3-476f-adf1-e9a8403111a9
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=968253747
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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