---
title: "Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ef5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary Schools

Buyer: FOCUS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ef5c

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## Summary

The Focus Trust is currently engaged in a procurement process for catering services for 14 primary schools across Greater Manchester and Yorkshire. The tender, titled "Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary Schools," is categorised under school catering services and is organised as an open procedure. The award stage has been completed, with contracts signed on 27th May 2022. Multiple suppliers have been awarded contracts, and the total contract values amount to over £2.5 million. This tender was initially planned to commence around 1st August 2022, following stringent evaluations of bids submitted on or before the 5th January 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those targeting educational institutions. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality catering alongside exceptional customer care will likely prosper in this competitive environment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms that can provide tailored services for school environments are encouraged to participate, ensuring they meet the quality-focused criteria of staffing, service delivery, and pricing outlined in the tender. With strong engagement from local councils and existing suppliers such as Midshire Signature Services and Kirklees Council, new entrants may find collaborative opportunities to further enhance their proposals and capabilities.

## Notice

Catering services tender

### Lot Information

Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary School

Catering services tender

Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary School

Catering services tender

Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary School

Catering services tender

Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary School

Catering services tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015004-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | 26 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,139,134 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOCUS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | THE FOCUS TRUST |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL6 6DQ |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## 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 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015004-2022
- 25 Oct 2021 at 08:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026607-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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