Tender

Cygnus Academies Trust Catering Tender

CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

24 Jan 2023 at 17:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cygnus Academies Trust is seeking catering companies for a new contract starting September 2023. The Trust comprises 8 schools across Bexleyheath, Dartford, and Tonbridge in Kent. The procurement process involves a selective method, with a tender deadline of February 27, 2023. The contract period spans from September 1, 2023, to July 31, 2028. The total contract value is £2,400,000. The main procurement category is services, specifically canteen and catering services in the South East region of the UK.

This tender opportunity from the Cygnus Academies Trust is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses in the catering industry looking to expand their services in the South East region of the UK would find this tender particularly relevant. The Trust's focus on providing catering services to schools offers a niche market for companies specializing in this area. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the selective procurement method and meet the February 27, 2023, tender deadline to be considered for the contract starting in September 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cygnus Academies Trust Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Cygnus Academies Trust comprises of 8 schools across Bexleyheath, Dartford and Tonbridge in Kent. Of the eight schools 6 have their own production kitchens with 2 schools having lunches delivered in daily. The Trust is seeking interest from suitable catering companies for a new contract starting September 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1fd20a-71ab-4d1a-8471-67983e140fa0
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

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 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
CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSCOMBE
Postcode
DA10 0BU
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Swanscombe
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

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