Tender

Aquinas CE Education Trust Catering Tender

AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST (RM&C)

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aquinas Church of England Education Trust in Bromley is inviting tenders for its catering contracts across eight primary schools, with the services classified under school catering in the industry category. This tender, currently in the procurement stage, utilises a competitive flexible procedure with selective procurement methods. Interested bidders must submit expressions of interest by 28th April 2026, and the award period concludes on 13th July 2026. The contract commences on 12th October 2026, with a potential renewal after three years. The procurement process is facilitated by RM&C Consultants Ltd, specialising in tender management for schools and trusts.

This tender offers a solid business opportunity for catering service providers looking to expand operations in Kent's educational sector. Given the multi-school nature of the contract, service providers with capacity to deliver large-scale catering solutions would be well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement process is designed to yield competitive bids from entities demonstrating high quality and efficiency, with specific suitability for SMEs. Companies capable of meeting the Trust’s rigorous requirements have the opportunity not only to secure immediate contracts but also to establish long-term relationships with educational entities considering contractual renewals based on performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aquinas CE Education Trust Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Aquinas CE Education Trust situated in Bromley in Kent are putting their catering contract out to tender for their 8 primary schools. The contract start date will be 12th October 2026 (TBC). You will be bidding for all the schools as one contract and one lot. The Trust will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023186-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR2 8HZ
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

Notice Documents

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