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PP-10173 Co-op Academies Trust Catering

Awarded to CATER LINK LIMITED, MIQUILL CATERING LIMITED, Mellors Catering Services Limited

Place Group Ltd(buyer)

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Published 12 November 2025
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Overview

The Co-operative Academies Trust has awarded a catering services contract to Cater Link Limited, Miquill Catering Limited, and Mellors Catering Services Limited for £31.8 million. The contract covers catering provision across approximately 32 of the trust's 38 academies in West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Staffordshire, including primary, secondary, special schools, and a college, with a three-year initial term plus two optional one-year extensions. The successful bidders are responsible for staffing, food supply, meal preparation and service, hospitality provision, and compliance with nutritional standards and food safety regulations, while the trust retains responsibility for utilities and core equipment maintenance.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 1 - Greater Manchester

    £13,579,654Won by CATER LINK LIMITED

  • Lot 2 - West Yorkshire 1

    £5,536,728Won by CATER LINK LIMITED

  • Lot 3 - West Yorkshire 2

    £4,790,500Won by Mellors Catering Services Limited

  • Lot 4 - Staffordshire

    £6,651,608Won by CATER LINK LIMITED

  • Lot 5 - Merseyside

    £1,241,579Won by MIQUILL CATERING LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£31,930,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 November 2025
Questions by
1 December 2025
Classification (CPV)
School mealsSchool-meal servicesSchool catering services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£31,800,069
Award date
14 May 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2029
Winners
  • CATER LINK LIMITED
  • MIQUILL CATERING LIMITED
  • Mellors Catering Services Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    18 May 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    12 November 2025

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