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Discovery Educational Trust - Catering Tender

Discovery Educational Trust

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25 Nov 2025 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Discovery Educational Trust, based in South Essex, has completed the award stage of its catering services tender for its multi-academy trust comprising five schools located in the East of England. The contract, valued at £7,525,055, has been awarded to CH&CO Catering Limited, trading as Pabulum. The procurement followed a selective process under a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 14th July 2025, and the contract duration set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. The buyer, Discovery Educational Trust, is situated in Hutton, UK, and operates within the school catering services industry category (CPV 55524000).

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in delivering high-quality catering services within the educational sector. Businesses that can meet the demands of multi-academy trusts, especially those capable of offering bespoke and scalable solutions, are well-suited to compete in this field. The process acknowledges suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, supporting a diverse range of potential suppliers. Such tenders offer an avenue for businesses to establish and enhance their presence in the educational services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discovery Educational Trust - Catering Tender

Notice Description

The supplier will provide excellent catering services to the Discovery Educational Trust a Multi Academy Trust, based in South Essex and currently comprising five schools - Chase High School in Southend, Hogarth Primary School, Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, Larchwood Primary School and St. Martin's School, all in Brentwood.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-054ac1ef-d92c-4608-aef6-7bcb68d53078
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb50ab0-b977-4bce-a7f7-488ac999b92c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,525,055 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,525,055 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Discovery Educational Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUTTON
Postcode
CM13 2HG
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brentwood
Electoral Ward
Hutton East
Westminster Constituency
Brentwood and Ongar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CH & Co Catering Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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