In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£2,468,700Add to pipeline

CORE Education Trust - Catering Services Tender

Awarded to Mellors Catering Services

Published: Published 8 October 2025

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CORE Education Trust awarded a three-year catering services contract valued at £2,468,700 to Mellors Catering Services, commencing 1 August 2026, with an option to extend for up to two further years. The contract covers provision of all catering services across the Trust's Academy Schools, including breakfast, morning break, lunch, and hospitality services, with TUPE regulations applying to the transfer of existing catering staff and pension scheme considerations.

Contracting authority

Invictus Partnership LimitedProcuring entity
3 awarded contracts
London, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PGGP-8622-HHRX
CORE Education Trust
Buyer
Birmingham, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PPQT-4737-ZZYX

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Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Services
Estimated value: £2,468,700
Procedure: Open
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 8 October 2025
Questions by: 21 November 2025

Classification (CPV)

School catering services

Award outcome

Awarded value: £2,468,700
Award date: 18 May 2026
Contract period: 31 July 2026 → 31 July 2029

Winner

Mellors Catering Services

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Contract
2 June 2026
Contract
19 May 2026
Contract Notice
8 October 2025

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