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title: "The Weald Community School and 6th Form ~ Catering Tender"
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# The Weald Community School and 6th Form ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE WEALD COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND 6TH FORM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5eb8af53-5491-4824-a044-33778d9ee7c3

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## Summary

The Weald Community School and 6th Form has concluded a competitive tender process for its catering services, awarded to abm catering limited. Situated in Billingshurst, West Sussex, The Weald Community School focuses on fostering community values and high academic achievement. The procurement, valued at £3,365,791, involved a restricted procedure, signifying a selective process to identify the best-suited supplier. The contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, further embedding partnerships within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services, which is particularly pertinent to businesses in the food services sector. Completion of the award stage in June 2025 marks a new chapter in the institution's catering approach.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for growth within the school catering services industry, particularly for large-scale catering businesses capable of delivering consistent and high-quality service. Firms like abm catering limited, with proven experience and capacity to handle comprehensive service contracts, are ideally positioned to benefit. The contract focuses on building community connections and enhancing the students' educational environment, making it an attractive proposition for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence within educational institutions. Additionally, the contract’s substantial financial value underscores its potential to contribute significantly to a firm's portfolio, while supporting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aligns with broader economic development goals.

## Notice

The Weald Community School is a vibrant Local Authority maintained Secondary School based in Billingshurst in West Sussex, which was founded in 1956. We are proud to be a beacon of our community and offer ample opportunities for all our students throughout their school career from volunteering to enrichment trips and projects. Last Summer we achieved our best ever GCSE and A level results that we are extremely proud of, opportunity and community is what we are all about and it runs through everything we do, both academically, and pastorally to ensure our young people are prepared for adulthood and their journey beyond school.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb7cad9-6ad4-4c1e-8ec7-623264cc42f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,365,791 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,365,791 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WEALD COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND 6TH FORM |
| Locality | BILLINGSHURST |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH14 9RY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Horsham |
| Electoral ward | Billingshurst |
| Westminster constituency | Horsham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb7cad9-6ad4-4c1e-8ec7-623264cc42f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb7cad9-6ad4-4c1e-8ec7-623264cc42f6
  11th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=965372792
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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