Tender

Cradle Hill CP School _ East Sussex

CRADLE HILL COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

Cradle Hill Community Primary School, located in Seaford, United Kingdom, is leading a collaborative procurement process with five other local schools to secure a high-quality catering service. This tender, identified by reference CA16997, falls under the "school meals" industry category and follows an open procedure. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 10th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline set for 19th March 2026. The awarding phase is expected to conclude by 1st August 2026. The collaborative aim of the schools is to enhance meal uptake and ensure nutritious offerings, with the option for either a single or multiple providers to be chosen based on the individual needs of each school.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for catering companies capable of delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to a cluster of local schools. With a gross contract value of approximately £767,653.2, it's a substantial undertaking suitable for businesses with the capacity and resilience to serve multiple stakeholders within the educational sector. This opportunity is particularly well-suited to SMEs or organisations capable of forming collaborative partnerships, providing them with a platform for growth through a trusted partnership model that emphasises quality, financial stewardship, and a strong engagement with school communities. The contract includes possible renewals, allowing for longevity and ongoing business growth up to a maximum of five years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cradle Hill CP School _ East Sussex

Notice Description

Cradle Hill Community Primary School is part of a six?school collaboration with Seaford Primary School, Meridian Community Primary School, Willingdon 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-06060c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003249-2026
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
£639,711 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£639,711 £500K-£1M
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
CRADLE HILL COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lisam@cradlehill.e-sussex.sch.uk
Contact Phone
01323 892773

Buyer Location

Locality
SEAFORD
Postcode
BN25 3BA
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
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Seaford North
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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