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title: "Discovery Educational Trust - Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST"
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# Discovery Educational Trust - Catering Tender

Buyer: DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e7d90e1-3174-4972-a7ca-0a3d2291543b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f09e0d0-fd6c-4268-ac12-7efd811798f2 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,257,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
| Locality | HUTTON |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM13 2HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Brentwood |
| Electoral ward | Hutton East |
| Westminster constituency | Brentwood and Ongar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f09e0d0-fd6c-4268-ac12-7efd811798f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f09e0d0-fd6c-4268-ac12-7efd811798f2
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hutton:-School-catering-services./J7A2Q7SP79
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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