Award

The Weald Community School and 6th Form ~ Catering Tender

THE WEALD COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND 6TH FORM

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Award

11 Jul 2025 at 11:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Weald Community School and 6th Form has concluded a competitive tender process for its catering services, awarded to abm catering limited. Situated in Billingshurst, West Sussex, The Weald Community School focuses on fostering community values and high academic achievement. The procurement, valued at £3,365,791, involved a restricted procedure, signifying a selective process to identify the best-suited supplier. The contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, further embedding partnerships within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services, which is particularly pertinent to businesses in the food services sector. Completion of the award stage in June 2025 marks a new chapter in the institution's catering approach.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for growth within the school catering services industry, particularly for large-scale catering businesses capable of delivering consistent and high-quality service. Firms like abm catering limited, with proven experience and capacity to handle comprehensive service contracts, are ideally positioned to benefit. The contract focuses on building community connections and enhancing the students' educational environment, making it an attractive proposition for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence within educational institutions. Additionally, the contract’s substantial financial value underscores its potential to contribute significantly to a firm's portfolio, while supporting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aligns with broader economic development goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Weald Community School and 6th Form ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Weald Community School is a vibrant Local Authority maintained Secondary School based in Billingshurst in West Sussex, which was founded in 1956. We are proud to be a beacon of our community and offer ample opportunities for all our students throughout their school career from volunteering to enrichment trips and projects. Last Summer we achieved our best ever GCSE and A level results that we are extremely proud of, opportunity and community is what we are all about and it runs through everything we do, both academically, and pastorally to ensure our young people are prepared for adulthood and their journey beyond school.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb7cad9-6ad4-4c1e-8ec7-623264cc42f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,365,791 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,365,791 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WEALD COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND 6TH FORM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BILLINGSHURST
Postcode
RH14 9RY
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Horsham
Electoral Ward
Billingshurst
Westminster Constituency
Horsham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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