Tender

CA17175 - Polegate School _ East Sussex

POLEGATE SCHOOL

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 07:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Polegate School, located in Polegate, England, seeks a high-quality catering partner to provide a fresh food service primarily focusing on school meals. This procurement falls under the goods category and is managed via an open procedure, highlighting its competitive and accessible nature. With a tender period ending on 7th April 2026 at 9:30 AM and a contract term from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, interested parties should act swiftly to participate. The procurement announcement was published on 10th February 2026, indicating its active status and availability on the Contracts Finder service.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those proficient in providing high-quality school meal solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably well-suited to compete for this contract, given the procurement's emphasis on fresh food service provision. The involvement in such a significant three-year contract could bolster a company's reputation as a reliable food service provider, expanding its portfolio and client base. Polegate School's commitment to quality emphasises the value and potential long-term benefit gained by becoming their trusted catering partner.

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Notice Title

CA17175 - Polegate School _ East Sussex

Notice Description

A high quality catering partner is sought to provide a fresh food service provision at Polegate School To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17175. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17175 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05c39d5f-8d5e-4960-9c0a-bf795b4e6d5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f3a4a8-d0c5-4908-95de-6b5c2ca4237c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLEGATE SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
POLEGATE
Postcode
BN26 6PT
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Polegate North
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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