Tender

Willingdon Primary School _ East Sussex

WILLINGDON PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

Willingdon Primary School, located in Eastbourne, is leading a tender for a comprehensive catering service designed to cater to six schools within their collaboration—Seaford Primary School, Meridian Community Primary School, Cradle Hill Community Primary School, Motcombe School, and Denton Community Primary School. The tender, titled "Willingdon Primary School _ East Sussex," falls under the industry category of "School meals" in the UK. It is in the tender stage with an open procurement method, inviting interested parties to submit their proposals by 19th March 2026. The procurement is governed by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and the total contract value is projected at £328,483.20 gross. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and extend till 31st July 2029, with the potential for renewal. Prospective suppliers can seek clarifications until 10th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses capable of delivering quality, nutritious, and seasonal meals at scale. The contract may result in either a single or multiple providers, allowing for bespoke services to cater to the specific needs of individual schools. With a strong focus on financial efficiency and quality of service—60% weighted towards quality and integrity—businesses with proven operational resilience and capability for large-scale catering will be well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement process is SME and VCSE inclusive, broadening the scope for smaller businesses to compete effectively. Businesses looking to expand within the educational sector will find this tender to be a valuable opportunity for growth and establishing credibility within a multi-school environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Willingdon Primary School _ East Sussex

Notice Description

Willingdon Primary School is part of a six?school collaboration with Seaford Primary School, Meridian Community Primary School, Cradle Hill Community Primary School, Motcombe School, and Denton Community Primary School, joining together to procure a high?quality catering service for their communities. Provider Capability All interested catering companies must, in the first instance, demonstrate the capacity, capability, and operational resilience to cater for all six schools within the collaboration. While the schools are undertaking a shared procurement process and timetable, each school will retain full autonomy and reserves the right to appoint the catering partner that best aligns with its individual needs, culture, and priorities. As a result, the outcome may be: * A single provider appointed across all six schools, or * Multiple providers, where individual schools select a bespoke catering partner. Shared Aspirations Across the collaboration, the schools share a unified ambition to secure a catering partner who will deliver: * Increased meal uptake through quality, appeal, and value * Fresh, nutritious, and seasonal food prepared with care * A trusted, transparent, and collaborative partnership * Strong pupil advocacy, ensuring children's voices shape the dining experience

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06060a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003247-2026
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
£273,736 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£273,736 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 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
WILLINGDON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cmaskell@willingdonprimary.co.uk
Contact Phone
01323 482619

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN20 9RJ
Post Town
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)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Lower Willingdon
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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