Tender

CA16652 - The Vale School _ Worthing

THE VALE SCHOOL

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Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Vale School seeks a food partner to deliver quality meal services in Worthing, England, classified under industry category CPV 15894210 for school meals. The procurement is currently in the tender phase, having been published on 24th October 2025 using an open procedure. Tender responses must be submitted by 19th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The Vale School, located at Vale Avenue, Worthing, is reachable via support@multiquote.com or by phone at 0151 482 9230 for enquiries.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in food service provision, especially those capable of catering to educational institutions. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on suitability for such entities. With a broad geographical scope including England and the British Isles, this contract offers the potential for substantial business growth and market expansion. Pursuing this opportunity could lead to a long-term partnership with an educational institution, thereby solidifying a firm's reputation and business capabilities in the public sector catering space.

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Notice Title

CA16652 - The Vale School _ Worthing

Notice Description

A food partner is sought to provide a quality food service provision at the Vale School To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16652. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16652 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-418ac8b6-6945-43ce-9ea1-e5b1bebc7015
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615e01c5-67c0-414f-ad29-f49e1a78dd45
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
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
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
THE VALE SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN14 0DB
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)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Offington
Westminster Constituency
East Worthing and Shoreham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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