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title: "Aquinas CE Education Trust Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a4d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST (RM&C)"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Aquinas CE Education Trust Catering Tender

Buyer: AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST (RM&C)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a4d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033613-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 | AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST (RM&C) |
| Additional buyers | RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD |
| Locality | BROMLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR2 8HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Goring |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 09:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033613-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023186-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033613-2026
  14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023186-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637100
  1) Aquinas SQ Document Part 1
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637101
  2) Aquinas SQ Document Part 2
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637102
  3) Aquinas SQ Scoring Example

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk

## Provenance

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