AwardedAwarded 22 May 2026
Central Region Schools Trust - Catering Contract
Central Region Schools Trust · Education
In brief
Central Region Schools Trust awarded catering work to Mellors Catering Services Limited on 22 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £6,300,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
This is a catering tender for the Trust. It is seeking a single supplier to provide catering services to three secondary schools, and nine middle / primary schools, which includes some meal delivery services.
The Trust is seeking a supplier who will work alongside the schools to improve the health and nutrition of the students, through the provision of freshly prepared meals and snacks.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering Services Limited (SME) 6 bids received | £9,330,000 | Awarded 22 May 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 086488-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 048226-2026
About the buyer
Central Region Schools TrustLast 12 months
Procurements
1Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for catering
- Mellors Catering Services Limited1 contract
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From notice 086488-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 December 2025, last updated 22 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.