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title: "Cygnus Academies Trust Catering Tender"
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# Cygnus Academies Trust Catering Tender

Buyer: CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6555cac9-6706-4c6b-8b8f-d26a0cceb433

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1fd20a-71ab-4d1a-8471-67983e140fa0 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | SWANSCOMBE |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA10 0BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Swanscombe |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2023 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1fd20a-71ab-4d1a-8471-67983e140fa0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1fd20a-71ab-4d1a-8471-67983e140fa0
  24th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swanscombe:-Canteen-and-catering-services./453TJW6DGD
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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