--- title: "CA18139 - Saint Bede's Catholic High School tender for catering services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87ebe8c9-192e-4906-ba13-63f861ad7c69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87ebe8c9-192e-4906-ba13-63f861ad7c69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87ebe8c9-192e-4906-ba13-63f861ad7c69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87ebe8c9-192e-4906-ba13-63f861ad7c69.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL" published: "2026-06-29" --- # CA18139 - Saint Bede's Catholic High School tender for catering services Buyer: ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87ebe8c9-192e-4906-ba13-63f861ad7c69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87ebe8c9-192e-4906-ba13-63f861ad7c69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87ebe8c9-192e-4906-ba13-63f861ad7c69.json) ## Summary Saint Bede's Catholic High School, located in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, has announced a tender for catering services under an open procedure. The process is directed at providing catering to the school, which accommodates approximately 860 pupils, during a contract period starting from 15th February 2027 and lasting until 14th February 2030, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The tender is in the active stage, with the tender period set to close on 27th July 2026. This opportunity falls under the school catering services category (CPV: 55524000) and is valued at £709,383. Interested businesses can access the application process through MultiQuote's platform, with further details available via contact at support@multiquote.com. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with expertise in school catering services. Suitable for SMEs, the contract invites competitive proposals from firms capable of meeting the needs of a secondary school environment. Local and regional caterers in the United Kingdom and across Europe who can operate within the school’s standards and guidelines are encouraged to participate. This opportunity can enhance business portfolios, allowing catering firms to showcase their services in a school environment, thereby building reputation and expanding client bases. Given the open procedure, businesses ranging from small enterprises to larger catering companies have the potential to secure this valuable contract. ## Notice Saint Bede's Catholic High School is a coeducational secondary school located in the Lytham area of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. Established in 1961, it is a voluntary aided school administered by Lancashire County Council and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lancaster with circa 860 pupils on roll aged between 11 years and 16 years. The School are seeking a contractor to provide catering services at their site at Talbot Road, Lytham, FY8 4JL. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 15th February 2027 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18139. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18139 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3a8387-7218-4b49-8dbc-eaae8b809ad9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2027 - 14 Feb 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £709,383 | | 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 | ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | | Locality | LYTHAM ST ANNES | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY8 4JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Fylde | | Electoral ward | Lytham East | | Westminster constituency | Fylde | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2026 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3a8387-7218-4b49-8dbc-eaae8b809ad9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3a8387-7218-4b49-8dbc-eaae8b809ad9 29th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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