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title: "CA17000 - Willingdon Primary School _ East Sussex"
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buyer: "WILLINGDON PRIMARY SCHOOL"
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# CA17000 - Willingdon Primary School _ East Sussex

Buyer: WILLINGDON PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39ccddc1-0051-436d-836f-09efb1e633f3

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## Summary

Willingdon Primary School in Eastbourne, England, is soliciting tenders for a professional contract caterer to provide high-quality school meals under an open procurement process. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically labelled as 'School meals' according to the CPV classification. The tender, published on 13th January 2026, is currently active with a deadline for submission set for 19th March 2026 at 09:30 GMT. The contract is intended to start on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The primary aim is to promote healthy eating and support pupil wellbeing, aligning with the school’s values and ethos.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with expertise in delivering fresh and nutritious meals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly attractive, as demonstrated by the inclusion of SME suitability in the tender details. Companies that can offer innovative and child-focused culinary services are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Operating within the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, and the rest of the United Kingdom, this procurement process offers expansive outreach potential for businesses looking to establish or bolster their presence in the educational catering sector.

## Notice

Willingdon Primary School is seeking a professional contract caterer to create, produce, and serve fresh, nutritious, and imaginative lunches for pupils and staff. The successful provider will deliver a high?quality, child?focused catering service that promotes healthy eating, supports pupil wellbeing, and reflects the school's values and community ethos. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17000. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17000 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fccf42b-56aa-45e0-88f4-24b74913d295 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WILLINGDON PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | EASTBOURNE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN20 9RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Lower Willingdon |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 08:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fccf42b-56aa-45e0-88f4-24b74913d295

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fccf42b-56aa-45e0-88f4-24b74913d295
  13th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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