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The Vale School _ Worthing

The Vale School

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24 Oct 2025 at 10:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vale School, located in Worthing, UK, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking a catering partner to deliver a fresh and high-quality food service. The procurement is categorised under the industry of school meals, with a focus on goods. This open procedure aims to identify a catering service capable of operating within a new, fully equipped kitchen, expected to be ready by Summer 2026. Interested parties should note the enquiry period ending on 15th December 2025, with tender submissions due by 19th January 2026, and the contract is expected to be awarded by 1st August 2026. The project is valued at £300,000, with a gross amount of £250,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, especially those within the catering and food service industry, to extend their reach by collaborating with an educational institution. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The contract allows for up to two 12-month extensions, promoting long-term partnership possibilities. Firms with a commitment to innovation and supporting local community initiatives will find this project aligned with their growth objectives, particularly those who can support an ambition for establishing a unique food brand for The Vale School.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Vale School _ Worthing

Notice Description

The Vale School is seeking a proven catering partner to sustain a quality fresh food service provision for their pupils and staff. The school has secured approval and funding for a brand new, fully equipped kitchen, scheduled for the Summer of 2026 and ready for food production from 2026. This development marks a major step forward for the school's food provision and is wonderful news for the pupils and the staff and future catering partner. The Vale School in its vision for a high quality, freshly prepared food service and the creation of a distinctive food brand. Once the the new provision is operating to an excellent standard, it is the intention to engage and work with other nearby schools currently reliant on 'delivered in' services. It is essential that all intersted catering companies understand and will support this forward thinking ambition from the outset.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d31b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068079-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Vale School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN14 0DB
Postcode Area
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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