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title: "Contract Award - Framework Agreement for the Management of the Catering Services at Mosaic Partnership Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a040"
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# Contract Award - Framework Agreement for the Management of the Catering Services at Mosaic Partnership Trust

Buyer: MOSAIC PARTNERSHIP TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a040

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## Summary

The Mosaic Partnership Trust in Bristol, operating as a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract under an open procurement process for the management of catering services. The framework agreement is part of a completed procurement process, with the proposal initially put forth on 23rd September 2025, and the subsequent contract awarded by 19th December 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £2,400,000, spans three years beginning 4th April 2026, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. This tender falls under the services category, particularly focusing on school catering services within the UK's South West region and beyond, aiming to enhance the quality and financial appeal of the Trust’s school meals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for catering businesses, particularly those classified as SMEs, looking to expand their market within the educational sector. With a focus on providing modern, nutritionally balanced meals that appeal to students, businesses equipped with innovative food solutions and commitment to service quality will find this contract ideal for showcasing their capabilities. The procurement process demonstrated a strong emphasis on both quality and financial criteria, ensuring a fair and transparent system that allows comprehensive competition. Cater Link Limited, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies the calibre and operational readiness desired in this competitive bidding environment.

## Notice

The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional, one year extensions. The financial structure of the contract is designed to reflect the Trusts' aims to reward the Contractor in a fair manner and based upon contract delivery and to have an open-book agreement that is easily auditable.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 3 year contract, year 4 and 5 are optional extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000740-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MOSAIC PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS30 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Parkwall & Warmley |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000740-2026
- 23 Sep 2025 at 13:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058936-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000740-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058936-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://caterlinkltd.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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