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St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth form - Catering tender

ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM - CATERING TENDER

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth Form in Port Talbot, UK, has initiated a public procurement process for catering services. The tender, titled "St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth Form - Catering tender," is open using a competitive flexible procedure. The tender commenced on 9 January 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 16 January 2026, and the tender period closing on 20 March 2026. The contract will start on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 31 August 2029, with an option to extend for an additional three years. The contract's annual value is approximately £308,500, focusing on providing catering services to the school's 830 pupils and 116 staff. The procurement process falls under the services category with a specific focus on school catering services (CPV: 55524000), engaging the school community with high-quality standards.

This procurement opportunity presents a substantial growth prospect for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those adept at delivering innovative, flexible, and high-quality food services. Businesses specialising in school catering services, especially those equipped to handle large-scale operations and committed to engaging with students and parents, would find this tender particularly suitable. Given the contract value and potential extension, small and medium enterprises have the opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with a significant public authority in a socially active region. Interested suppliers should prepare submissions that cater to both quality and competitive pricing, as these are key evaluation criteria, weighted at 70% for quality and 30% for price. To participate, businesses must submit their proposals via the specified submission link before the tender period ends.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth form - Catering tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre. The annual contract value is approximately PS308,500, and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 September 2026 and concluding 31 August 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of three years by mutual agreement. St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre is located in the Aberavon area of Port Talbot, one of the most socially deprived areas in Wales. Currently, 37% of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). The school has approximately 830 pupils on roll and 116 staff employed on site. In addition to the main lunch service, the school also provides a 20-minute morning break service offering food and drinks to pupils. This tender seeks to appoint a flexible, proactive, and innovative catering contractor capable of meeting the evolving needs of the school community. The appointed contractor will be expected to deliver high-quality service standards, maintaining excellence in all aspects of the operation. The new food offer should deliver consistent quality and value, supported by regular engagement with both pupils and parents throughout the contract term. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Port-Talbot:-School-catering-services./87NAW7MZF9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/87NAW7MZF9

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: +3 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001894-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£1,851,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,851,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM - CATERING TENDER
Contact Name
Simon Quill
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 6EY
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

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