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Aquinas CE Education Trust Catering Tender

Aquinas Church of England Education Trust (RM&C)

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:41

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aquinas Church of England Education Trust, based in Bromley, Kent, is seeking to procure school catering services for its eight primary schools through a competitive tender process. The contract will involve all schools under a single contract and lot, with the anticipated start date set for 12th October 2026. The procurement follows a selective procurement method with a flexible competitive procedure. Interested parties must express their interest by 13:00 on 28th April 2026, with enquiries also closing on the same day. The tendering process is currently active, and the contract is positioned within the services industry, specifically focusing on school catering services. The procurement stage involves scoring SQ documents against a template, and the top five companies will be invited for interviews, concluding with an award period ending on 13th July 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. The procurement process is structured to favour companies that can effectively showcase their quality through the prescribed Scoring Example in the SQ documents. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, reflecting the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. The renewal possibility after three years, subject to satisfactory performance, offers potential for long-term engagement, making the tender an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their market footprint in the UK's public sector catering industry. Successful bidders will not only gain access to a stable and long-term contract but also the chance to partner with an established educational trust, thereby enhancing credibility and business growth in the region.

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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/033613-2026
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
14 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 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)
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
Postcode Area
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Common & Holwood
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Further Information

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