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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

WinnerValueDates
Mellors Catering Services Limited
6 bids received
£9,330,000
Awarded 22 May 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 086488-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 048226-2026

About the buyer

Central Region Schools TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

1

Awards

1

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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.