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CA18139 - Saint Bede's Catholic High School tender for catering services

ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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29 Jun 2026 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Saint Bede's Catholic High School, located in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, has announced a tender for catering services under an open procedure. The process is directed at providing catering to the school, which accommodates approximately 860 pupils, during a contract period starting from 15th February 2027 and lasting until 14th February 2030, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The tender is in the active stage, with the tender period set to close on 27th July 2026. This opportunity falls under the school catering services category (CPV: 55524000) and is valued at £709,383. Interested businesses can access the application process through MultiQuote's platform, with further details available via contact at support@multiquote.com.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with expertise in school catering services. Suitable for SMEs, the contract invites competitive proposals from firms capable of meeting the needs of a secondary school environment. Local and regional caterers in the United Kingdom and across Europe who can operate within the school’s standards and guidelines are encouraged to participate. This opportunity can enhance business portfolios, allowing catering firms to showcase their services in a school environment, thereby building reputation and expanding client bases. Given the open procedure, businesses ranging from small enterprises to larger catering companies have the potential to secure this valuable contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18139 - Saint Bede's Catholic High School tender for catering services

Notice Description

Saint Bede's Catholic High School is a coeducational secondary school located in the Lytham area of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. Established in 1961, it is a voluntary aided school administered by Lancashire County Council and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lancaster with circa 860 pupils on roll aged between 11 years and 16 years. The School are seeking a contractor to provide catering services at their site at Talbot Road, Lytham, FY8 4JL. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 15th February 2027 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18139. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18139 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3a8387-7218-4b49-8dbc-eaae8b809ad9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£709,383 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2027 - 14 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LYTHAM ST ANNES
Postcode
FY8 4JL
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Fylde
Electoral Ward
Lytham East
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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