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title: "Preston Hedges Trust - Catering Services Tender"
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# Preston Hedges Trust - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: PRESTON HEDGES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6e0bfd7-7506-43a6-970f-5291f12666f7

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## Summary

Preston Hedges Trust has awarded a contract for catering services within its schools to Cater Link Limited. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £1,905,020, covers all catering services including breakfast, morning break, lunch, and additional hospitality, and will be implemented across schools in the East Midlands, UK. The contract period is from 7 April 2025 to 6 April 2030. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 March 2025 and the award publication date of 11 April 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale catering providers skilled in managing school meal services. Interested parties can leverage their experience in quality food provision and innovative menu planning to enhance their market presence within the educational sector. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, maintain high standards of food safety, and provide a diverse range of dietary options would be well-suited to meet the Trust's requirements and benefit from this long-term partnership.

## 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/a6e52dce-4975-4ce5-b3f8-530cbc8e08c4 |
| 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 | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,905,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,905,020 |
| 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 | PRESTON HEDGES TRUST |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e52dce-4975-4ce5-b3f8-530cbc8e08c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e52dce-4975-4ce5-b3f8-530cbc8e08c4
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=941059456
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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