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# Surrey Cluster - Catering Tender

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/surrey-cluster-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-065d71). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Kite Academy Trust: "Surrey Cluster - Catering Tender". Published status: complete. Published Value: £11,500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 30 Mar 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The Kite Academy Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-kite-academy-trust-GB-PPON-PWBT-5638-YYLG)
- **Published Value:** £11,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 March 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** School catering services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ2
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £11,918,645 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/surrey-cluster-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-065d71#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-065d71`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/surrey-cluster-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-065d71#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com%2Frespond%2FH8EGCXM8S7)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/surrey-cluster-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-065d71#participate

## Description
The Surrey Cluster consists of 3 Trust’s within Surrey, plus two further infant schools. This cluster comprises 28 primary schools in total, where this tender seeks one catering provider for all 28 schools. 
The Kite Academy Trust – 9 primary schools
The Kite Academy Trust is a nine school multi academy trust committed to its vision - for every pupil to be happy and healthy; to contribute positively to their communities and achieve academic excellence. Guided by our values of positivity, integrity, resilience, respect and aspiration, we foster nurturing, inclusive and ambitious environments where every child can achieve and thrive. Across all academies, we empower every pupil to develop the character, confidence and skills needed to succeed in life and make a meaningful contribution to the world around them.
Further information regarding the Trust can be obtained here: https://www.thekiteacademytrust.org/
The SWAN Trust – 10 primary schools
We are passionate about providing the best possible education, with the highest ambitions for all children. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we are relentless in our pursuit of academic excellence. We also believe that it is important for children to feel happy, safe, supported, and loved, and we are committed to providing a positive and inclusive learning environment within the 21st Century.
Further information regarding the Trust can be obtained here: https://swantrust.co.uk/
The Alliance Multi Academy Trust – 7 primary schools
The Alliance Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2018 and is currently made up of seven schools: two infant schools, two junior schools and three primary schools.  TAMAT came together to provide the best education for our children through the best staff and systems.  We have a clear focus on leadership, teaching, governance, professional development and collaboration at every level of the Trust.
Further information regarding the Trust can be obtained here: https://www.tamat.org.uk/
Heather Ridge Infant School
At Heather Ridge we are committed to our children. We want them to discover, explore and question their world. To encourage them to realise their dreams as well as achieving their own academic excellence and be the best that they can be. Our aim is to deliver an enriching, stimulating curriculum where every child is valued as an individual. We aspire to foster a love of learning and for all children to be happy and confident.
Further information regarding the School can be obtained here: https://www.heather-ridge.co.uk/
Prior Heath Infant School
Prior Heath is a two form entry school situated in Camberley. We serve a wide social mix of families, usually from extremely supportive backgrounds, with parents who have high expectations and children who are well-behaved. We have approximately 16% SEND and 14% EAL. In recent years the school has been full or over-subscribed and we have a roll of 180 children and we teach children aged from 4 to 7 years.
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> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/surrey-cluster-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-065d71)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £11,500,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (pending)

  - Supplier(s): **DOLCE LIMITED (02470662)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PGZX-4456-PBXL`
  - Value: £11,918,645 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 15/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F017532-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-16T10:27:04.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T00:38:49.306Z
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