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title: "Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c1f9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2025-07-11"
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# Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c1f9

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## Summary

Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust has initiated a tender for catering services under the title "Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services". The procurement process is in the tender stage and is classified under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000). The Trust seeks a contractor to provide catering for 10 primary schools located in Blackpool and the surrounding area. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 with a duration of 3 years, and an option to extend for up to two additional years, measured against Key Performance Indicators. The deadline for the tender submission is 27th February 2025, and the procurement method is a restricted procedure allowing between 5 to 8 candidates.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector to expand their services within the education market in Blackpool. Companies with relevant expertise in managing school catering services, a minimum of 3 years trading history, and strong financial stability are well-suited to compete. The Trust seeks a partnership that can enhance the dining experience and potentially invest in updating the facilities, making it an ideal growth opportunity for businesses capable of delivering innovative and high-quality catering solutions. Submissions are to be made electronically or in writing, with all interactions conducted in English.

## Notice

To provide catering services to 10 primary schools in the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT, Blackpool

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT is seeking a contractor to provide catering services at 10 of its primary schools located in Blackpool and the surrounding area. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2025 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).The Client is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities within the Trust and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities.

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/039352-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,855,306 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY3 7EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## 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

- 11 Jul 2025 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039352-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caterlinkltd.co.uk
- http://www.wlpconsultancy.co.uk

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