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title: "Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary Schools"
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# Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary Schools

Buyer: FOCUS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcdd1fab-d8ed-4d58-aafd-c5c39104f0a5

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## Summary

The Focus Trust is seeking catering services for 14 primary schools in the regions of Yorkshire and the Humber and North West, United Kingdom. This procurement process, identified as the Focus Trust Catering Tender, follows an open procedure with a total contract value of approximately £3,338,747. The procurement has recently reached the award stage, with key contracts awarded on 27 May 2022, and the contract period running from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those specialising in school catering services. Medium to large enterprises with experience in providing educational institution catering, along with those possessing the necessary resources to manage multi-site contracts, would be well-suited to compete. Given the value and duration of the contracts, successful suppliers could expect a steady workflow that may enhance their market presence within the sector.

## Notice

Catering services tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5305f25-5ae6-47c2-8366-0c0435b89d40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,338,747 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,139,134 |
| 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 | FOCUS TRUST |
| Locality | SCOUTHEAD |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL4 4AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Saddleworth North |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | KIRKLEES COUNCIL; MIDSHIRE SIGNATURE SERVICES; TOTALLY LOCAL; TRAFFORD COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5305f25-5ae6-47c2-8366-0c0435b89d40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5305f25-5ae6-47c2-8366-0c0435b89d40
  30th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY164497
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.focus-trust.co.uk

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