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CA18626 - The Kemnal Academies Trust Tender for Catering Services

Issued by The Kemnal Academies Trust · via UK Contracts Finder

Published
2 Nov 2026
Closes
2 Dec 2026, 10:00 UTC
Value
GBP 17,244,375
Reference
3b03452d-77b5-4c23-8698-a78ef1c37114
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Agriculture & Food
Type
services

At a glance

The Kemnal Academies Trust in United Kingdom has published a tender in agriculture & food: “CA18626 - The Kemnal Academies Trust Tender for Catering Services”. Submissions close on 2 December 2026, 30 days from today. The stated value is GBP 17,244,375. Quote reference 3b03452d-77b5-4c23-8698-a78ef1c37114 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. There are 79 open agriculture & food notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Contracts Finder, not through FreeTender.

Details

The Kemnal Academies Trust is currently made up of 45 academies across the South East of England, spanning London, Essex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, and Medway, comprising of 15 secondary and 30 primary academies. The Trust are seeking a catering contractor to provide catering services to their sites; the services are to be provided in five Lots. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st August 2027 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years.

Includes Lots:

Lot 1: Lot 1 - Kent

Lot 2: Lot 2 - Hampshire

Lot 3: Lot 3 - W & E Sussex, Surrey

Lot 4: Lot 4 - Essex

Lot 5: Lot 5 - Kent 2

To access this competition:

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Login to https: //suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18626.

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Visit https: //suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18626 as the reason for registration.

Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - School catering services - 55524000 Location of contract DA14 5AA Value of contract £17,244,375 Procurement reference 3b03452d-77b5-4c23-8698-a78ef1c37114 Published date 2 November 2026 Closing date 2 December 2026 Closing time 10am Contract start date 1 August 2027 Contract end date 31 July 2030 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Open procedure Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? No Description The Kemnal Academies Trust is currently made up of 45 academies across the South East of England, spanning London, Essex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, and Medway, comprising of 15 secondary and 30 primary academies. The Trust are seeking a catering contractor to provide catering services to their sites; the services are to be provided in five Lots. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st August 2027 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years.

Includes Lots:

Lot 1: Lot 1 - Kent

Lot 2: Lot 2 - Hampshire

Lot 3: Lot 3 - W & E Sussex, Surrey

Lot 4: Lot 4 - Essex

Lot 5: Lot 5 - Kent 2

To access this competition:

Registered:

Login to https: //suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18626.

Not registered:

Visit https: //suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18626 as the reason for registration.

Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name Dawn Blount Address The Atkins Centre Kemnal Technology College Sidcup DA14 5AA England

Telephone: [contact details removed]

Website

Closing: 2 December 2026, 10am

Context for bidders

There are 79 open Agriculture & Food tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 30 days.

Documents

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