---
title: "Catering Tender - West Lakes MAT - 5 Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029cd5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029cd5.json"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LAKES MAT"
published: "2021-08-26"
---

# Catering Tender - West Lakes MAT - 5 Schools

Buyer: WEST LAKES MAT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029cd5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the West Lakes MAT, which is seeking catering services for one secondary school and four primary schools located in the UKD11 region. This tender, titled "Catering Tender - West Lakes MAT - 5 Schools," is currently in the active tender stage, with bids due by 23 April 2021. Key dates include a “Met The Client” conference call on 31 March and tender presentations on 21 May. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 1 August 2021 and may be extended up to five years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering companies, especially those with expertise in school meal provision and a proven track record in customer care and service delivery. Businesses that can demonstrate high quality staffing and effective service management will be well-positioned to compete, as criteria will weigh heavily on these aspects alongside pricing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those that can fulfil the requirement of delivering services in a timely and compliant manner for educational institutions.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Key dates in the tender process are: 31st March - "Met The Client" conference call 23rd April - Tender received 21st May - Tender presentations 1st August - Contract commences

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two years up to a maximum of five years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021127-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LAKES MAT |
| Locality | EGREMONT |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL6 6DQ |
| 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 | TLD11 West Cumbria |

## 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 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021127-2021
- 18 Mar 2021 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005476-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cateringtender.co.uk
- http://www.westlakemat.org.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30228

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