---
title: "Cygnus Academies Trust Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039a55"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2023-01-24"
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# Cygnus Academies Trust Catering Tender

Buyer: CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039a55

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## Summary

The Cygnus Academies Trust is seeking catering companies for a contract covering 8 schools in Bexleyheath, Dartford, and Tonbridge in Kent. The contract is for canteen and catering services, with a total value of £2,400,000. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a selective procurement method and a restricted procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is February 27, 2023, and the invitation date for the second stage is March 10, 2023. The contracting authority is the Cygnus Academies Trust, located in Swanscombe, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for catering companies, especially those experienced in providing canteen and catering services to educational institutions. Businesses looking to compete should consider the 5-year contract offered with the possibility of termination after year 3 based on performance. The Trust aims to select up to 8 candidates, with a bid validity period of 180 days. Applicants must submit written proposals by the deadline to be considered for this lucrative contract. The procurement process is designed to provide fair opportunities for qualified small or medium enterprises, aligning with the Trust's commitment to open and transparent tender evaluation.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Best Value Tender. Additional information: To express an interest in this notice please complete the attached SQ and return by the due date.

Options: The Trust reserves the right to offer a 5 year contract but to terminate at the end of year 3, subject to performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002222-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ46 West Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2023 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002222-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gy5.co.uk/cygnus-academies-trust-food-services-tender/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/453TJW6DGD
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swanscombe:-Canteen-and-catering-services./453TJW6DGD

## Provenance

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