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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3bac535-2784-44f8-9101-53f30348b9e9

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## Summary

The Weald Community School and 6th Form, a Local Authority maintained Secondary School located in Billingshurst, West Sussex, is seeking bids for a catering services contract. This tender falls under the industry category of “School catering services” (CPV 55524000) and is currently in the Tender stage. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a Restricted procedure. The contract value is estimated at £2,583,115, with services set to begin on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 31 August 2030. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 19 February 2025 at 12:00 PM. The location for the services is the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering or related services. Given the contract's substantial value and the long-term nature, it presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the catering industry. Companies experienced in providing high-quality, flexible, and innovative catering solutions to educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The Weald Community School and 6th Form’s focus on community enrichment and excellence provides a strong platform for businesses looking to establish a stable and sustainable partnership.

## Notice

he 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/c090fdc6-cc87-4bd2-a4a0-9d2f3e196fec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,583,115 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c090fdc6-cc87-4bd2-a4a0-9d2f3e196fec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c090fdc6-cc87-4bd2-a4a0-9d2f3e196fec
  20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Billingshurst:-School-catering-services./84HNGWCZMN
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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