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title: "Catering Tender - West Lakes MAT - 5 Schools"
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buyer: "WEST LAKES MAT"
published: "2021-08-26"
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# Catering Tender - West Lakes MAT - 5 Schools

Buyer: WEST LAKES MAT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e62fb17f-b048-42a8-93d9-1534dd9a5ef1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Lakes MAT as the buying organisation, which is seeking catering services for five schools, focusing on the most relevant details in the education sector. The contract, valued at £190,000, falls under the classification of school catering services and is set within the North West region of England. The tender was officially completed on 23 April 2021, with the awarded contract commencing on 1 August 2021 and lasting until 31 July 2024. This opportunity was procured through an open procedure method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in school contracts. Companies that can manage large-scale catering operations while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with educational institutions such as West Lakes MAT can help businesses grow by establishing long-term partnerships and enhancing their portfolios in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of catering services to one secondary school and four primary schools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84b91398-4518-4144-b56b-a9fcdf32fb54 |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| 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 | WEST LAKES MAT |
| Locality | EGREMONT |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA22 2DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 26 Aug 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84b91398-4518-4144-b56b-a9fcdf32fb54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84b91398-4518-4144-b56b-a9fcdf32fb54
  26th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG162627
  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.westlakemat.org.uk

## Provenance

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