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title: "Marches Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2025-02-13"
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# Marches Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4276661-115a-4eeb-bfc1-a94230a3eec2

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## Summary

Marches Academy Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Marches Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender" with a budget of £5,300,000. The procurement is classified under the industry category of "School catering services" (CPV code: 55524000) and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 28th March 2025, and the contract period will run from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in catering services. It is well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as indicated in the suitability criteria. The contract encompasses a comprehensive range of catering services, including breakfast, morning break, lunch, hospitality, and free issue requirements within schools. Businesses in the catering industry that can provide high-quality and reliable services stand to benefit greatly from winning this tender, potentially expanding their market presence and securing a long-term partnership with Marches Academy Trust.

## Notice

The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes 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/0682f3a9-1daa-4760-88c2-7e155cc6844c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY11 2AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Oswestry South |
| Westminster constituency | North Shropshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0682f3a9-1daa-4760-88c2-7e155cc6844c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0682f3a9-1daa-4760-88c2-7e155cc6844c
  13th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shropshire:-School-catering-services./4XYU98NMVP
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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