Tender

The Weald Community School and 6th Form ~ Catering Tender

THE WEALD COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND 6TH FORM

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Weald Community School and 6th Form, a Local Authority maintained Secondary School located in Billingshurst, West Sussex, is seeking bids for a catering services contract. This tender falls under the industry category of “School catering services” (CPV 55524000) and is currently in the Tender stage. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a Restricted procedure. The contract value is estimated at £2,583,115, with services set to begin on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 31 August 2030. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 19 February 2025 at 12:00 PM. The location for the services is the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering or related services. Given the contract's substantial value and the long-term nature, it presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the catering industry. Companies experienced in providing high-quality, flexible, and innovative catering solutions to educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The Weald Community School and 6th Form’s focus on community enrichment and excellence provides a strong platform for businesses looking to establish a stable and sustainable partnership.

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Notice Title

The Weald Community School and 6th Form ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

he 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c090fdc6-cc87-4bd2-a4a0-9d2f3e196fec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£2,583,115 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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 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

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