Award

Primary Phase Catering 2026 - Schools with Finishing Kitchens

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

24 Dec 2025 at 10:27

AwardUpdate

24 Dec 2025 at 09:14

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 17:34

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 13:56

Planning

16 May 2025 at 14:00

PlanningUpdate

14 Apr 2025 at 11:00

PlanningUpdate

14 Apr 2025 at 10:57

Planning

31 Mar 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Primary Phase Catering 2026 - Schools with Finishing Kitchens," initiated by the West Sussex County Council, has reached the contract award stage. This project, valued at £140 million, seeks to provide catering services to primary schools in the UKJ2 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, under the "light touch" regime, indicating a focus on specific service needs. The award, made on 5 December 2025, is slated for a contract period starting from 1 August 2026 and lasting until 31 July 2033, with a potential three-year renewal extension. The contract focuses on school catering services, an industry that falls under the public sector category of a public authority at the sub-central government level.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in school catering services. Large-scale suppliers, like the successful bidder, ISS Mediclean Limited, would find this contract well-suited due to the magnitude and specialised requirements of the project. The open procurement method allows various businesses to showcase their competitive bids, especially those focusing on service quality and pricing strategies. Engaging in such contracts can lead to long-term partnerships, increased market presence, and experience in servicing educational institutions within the UK.

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Notice Title

Primary Phase Catering 2026 - Schools with Finishing Kitchens

Notice Description

To provide a catering service to the primary phase schools with finishing kitchens

Planning Information

Market Engagement with the school meal provider market to give opportunity to both parties to explore food solutions within our Primary phase schools in the future. Published Wed 04 September 2024, Closed Friday 27 September 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086078-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2025-11-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Kelly
Contact Email
bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISS MEDICLEAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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