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title: "Learning Community Trust Tender for Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030ff5"
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# Learning Community Trust Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030ff5

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## Summary

The Learning Community Trust, based in Telford, is seeking vendors for the "Learning Community Trust Tender for Catering Services". This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 26th February 2022. The awarded contract will last for an initial period of three years, with potential extensions up to 60 months depending on performance. This contract represents a significant opportunity, valued at approximately £2,100,000.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering, particularly those with experience in the educational sector. Companies that can demonstrate a solid financial history and expertise in providing quality food and customer service would be well-suited to compete. The contract will require suppliers to cater to multiple schools within the Trust, making it ideal for firms capable of managing large-scale operations while addressing the specific dietary needs of diverse student populations.

## Notice

To provide catering services to the Learning Community Trust at 6 of their schools.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Learning Community Trust is a Telford and Shropshire based multi-academy Trust which was established in July 2017, with the backing of the Department for Education. The Trust serves the community of Telford and Shropshire, with schools from across all phases including three mainstream primaries with nurseries and three large secondaries (one of which is all-through) as well as two Special Schools. They are looking for a contractor to provide catering services at the following schools: * Charlton School, Apley Avenue, Wellington, Telford,TF1 3FA (Secondary) * Ercall Wood Academy, Golf Links Lane, Telford, TF1 2DT (Secondary) * Wrekin View Primary School, North Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3ES * Crudgington Primary School, Crudgington, Telford, TF6 6JF * Queensway South Campus, Hinkshay Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3PP (Special School) * Queensway North Campus, Queensway, Hadley, Telford, TF1 6AJ (Special School) The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing MOND

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019281-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,671,474 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST |
| Locality | OSWESTRY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY11 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Whittington |
| Westminster constituency | North Shropshire |
| Delivery location | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |

## 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

- 14 Jul 2022 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019281-2022
- 27 Jan 2022 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002396-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caterlinkltd.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://wlpconsultancy.co.uk/

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