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title: "ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST & RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES"
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# ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST & RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES

Buyer: ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d47a

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust was aimed at securing outsourced catering services across various educational locations, including St Christopher's Torbay, Exeter, West Devon, East Devon, and Riviera education sites. The procurement was categorised under services in the catering industry and utilised an open procedure covered by the GPA. The buying organisation, based in Exeter, Devon, sought a contractor for high-quality catering service delivery for a contract period of three years, with potential extensions totalling five years (3+1+1). Key award lots were signed on 1st August 2025, marking the transition from tender and planning stages to contract awards. Main award criteria balanced 60% quality and 40% price, underpinning the prioritisation of service excellence and cost-effectiveness.

This procurement offered substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. The contract required handling both food provision and staffing, which could lead to significant growth for capable providers able to utilise efficiencies from the centralised strategy and enhance meal quality and uptake. Businesses that demonstrate strong expertise in school catering and possess skills in TUPE and LGPS management were particularly well-suited to compete. With flexibility included for expanding to additional school locations within the Trust, the contract value of £6 million presented a lucrative opportunity for a contractor like Caterlink, the successful supplier for Lots 5 and 6, to enhance their portfolio and impact in the educational catering market.

## Notice

The Trust was seeking a Contractor to deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract includes all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 3 - St Christopher's West Devon

The Trust was seeking a Contractor to deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract includes all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. Sites included in Lot 3 - St Christopher's West Devon: Meavy CofE Primary School Lady Modiford's CofE Primary School St Peter's CofE Junior School St Rumon's CofE Primary School

Options: The option to add new schools which may join the Trust.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 4 - St Christopher's East Devon

The Trust was seeking a Contractor to deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract includes all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. Sites included in Lot 4 - St Christopher's East Devon: Beer CofE Primary School

Options: The option to add new schools which may join the Trust.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 5 - St Christopher's Torbay, Exeter & West Devon

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. Sites included in Lot 5 - St Christopher's Torbay, Exeter & West Devon: All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School St Marychurch CofE and Nursery Upton St James CofE Primary School Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Junior School St Leonard's CofE Primary St Michael's CofE Primary Academy St Sidwell's CofE Primary School Tidcombe Primary School Meavy CofE Primary School Lady Modiford's CofE Primary School St Peter's CofE Junior School St Rumon's CofE Primary School

Options: The option to add new schools which may join the Trust.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 6 - Riviera Schools

The Trust was seeking a Contractor to deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract includes all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. Sites included in Lot 6 - Riviera Schools: Oldway Primary School Roselands Primary School Shiphay Learning Academy

Options: The option to add new schools which may join the Trust.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 1 - St Christopher's Torbay

The Trust was seeking a Contractor to deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract includes all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. Sites included in Lot 1 - St Christopher's Torbay: All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School St Marychurch CofE and Nursery Upton St James CofE Primary School

Options: The option to add any schools which join the Trust.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 2 - St Christopher's Exeter

The Trust was seeking a Contractor to deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract includes all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. Sites included in Lot 2 - St Christopher's Exeter: Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Junior School St Leonard's CofE Primary St Michael's CofE Primary Academy St Sidwell's CofE Primary School Tidcombe Primary School

Options: The option to add any schools which join the Trust.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079081-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER, DEVON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon, TLK42 Torbay |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079081-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 13:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006206-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 13:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006204-2025
- 20 Jan 2025 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001802-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43368
- https://www.stchristophersmat.org/

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