Tender

CA17000 - Willingdon Primary School _ East Sussex

WILLINGDON PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

Willingdon Primary School in Eastbourne, England, is soliciting tenders for a professional contract caterer to provide high-quality school meals under an open procurement process. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically labelled as 'School meals' according to the CPV classification. The tender, published on 13th January 2026, is currently active with a deadline for submission set for 19th March 2026 at 09:30 GMT. The contract is intended to start on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The primary aim is to promote healthy eating and support pupil wellbeing, aligning with the school’s values and ethos.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with expertise in delivering fresh and nutritious meals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly attractive, as demonstrated by the inclusion of SME suitability in the tender details. Companies that can offer innovative and child-focused culinary services are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Operating within the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, and the rest of the United Kingdom, this procurement process offers expansive outreach potential for businesses looking to establish or bolster their presence in the educational catering sector.

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Notice Title

CA17000 - Willingdon Primary School _ East Sussex

Notice Description

Willingdon Primary School is seeking a professional contract caterer to create, produce, and serve fresh, nutritious, and imaginative lunches for pupils and staff. The successful provider will deliver a high?quality, child?focused catering service that promotes healthy eating, supports pupil wellbeing, and reflects the school's values and community ethos. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17000. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17000 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39ccddc1-0051-436d-836f-09efb1e633f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fccf42b-56aa-45e0-88f4-24b74913d295
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
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 weeks 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
WILLINGDON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN20 9RJ
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
Lower Willingdon
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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