Tender

Discovery Educational Trust - Catering Tender

DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Discovery Educational Trust has initiated a tender process for providing high-quality catering services to its network of five schools located in South Essex, namely Chase High School, Hogarth Primary School, Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, Larchwood Primary School, and St. Martin's School in Brentwood. This procurement falls under the category of school catering services (CPV: 55524000) and is currently in the tender stage. Prospective suppliers should note the tender period ends on 4th April 2025 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract is valued at GBP 6,257,570 and will run from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2030. The procurement method for this tender is selective, specifically using a restricted procedure.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in the educational sector. Given the scale and duration of the contract, it offers significant potential for business growth and long-term engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the Discovery Educational Trust is open to bids from a diverse range of suppliers. Businesses adept at delivering consistent, high-quality catering services will find this an excellent prospect to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in the East of England.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f09e0d0-fd6c-4268-ac12-7efd811798f2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,257,570 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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