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Catering Contract Three Spires Trust

THREE SPIRES TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: THREE SPIRES TRUST

Buyer Address: New Beacon Building Stafford Education & Enterprise Park, Stafford, UKG24, ST18 0BF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Dave Croshaw

Contact Email: dave.croshaw@ace-advice.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 07765 062169

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
2000000.0 GBP
Gross: 2400000 GBP
Published
15 Jul 2025, 17:19
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55524000 - School catering services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Trust is seeking a single supplier to provide catering to five of its schools, one secondary school and four primary schools. The Trust reserves the right to add other schools currently in the Trust and for any new schools joining the Trust to the contract should it be required. The successful supplier will be required to gain admitted body status to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040250-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2,400,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-12-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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