Tender

Catering Tender Sullivan Upper School

SULLIVAN UPPER SCHOOL

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Tender

24 Jan 2026 at 19:20

Summary of the contracting process

Sullivan Upper School, located in Holywood, United Kingdom, has initiated a selective tender process for catering services under the title "Catering Tender Sullivan Upper School". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on catering services, with an estimated annual sales value of £351,000. Potential suppliers should take note of key dates, including the expression of interest deadline on 2nd March 2026, and the planned award period ending on 30th May 2026. The contract period begins on 1st July 2026, extending to 30th June 2029, with a possibility for a further two-year renewal, subject to satisfaction. This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses experienced in the public sector and catering within educational environments.

This tender offers substantial business growth prospects, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). It is conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, allowing pre-qualified suppliers to progress to the main tender stage. The suitability criteria favour organisations capable of delivering quality and value, as price and quality are heavily weighted in the tender evaluation. The contract's value and potential extension offer significant revenue potential for successful bidders equipped to deliver on-site catering in compliance with the tender's stipulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Tender Sullivan Upper School

Notice Description

Catering services to students and staff as well as hospitality, delivered on site. Approximate sales PS351,000/ annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended up to a further 2 years subject to the absolute satisfaction of the client.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060de3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006413-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,755,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,755,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
SULLIVAN UPPER SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cbyrnes225@c2kni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYWOOD
Postcode
BT18 9EP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Loughview
Westminster Constituency
North Down

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