--- title: "Chichester Free School & Warden Park Secondary Academy Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c09d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c09d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c09d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c09d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHICHESTER FREE SCHOOL" published: "2024-11-28" --- # Chichester Free School & Warden Park Secondary Academy Catering Tender Buyer: CHICHESTER FREE SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c09d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c09d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c09d.json) ## Summary Chichester Free School and Warden Park Secondary Academy have announced a tender for catering services, with the contract set to start on 1st August 2025. The tender, identified as RM&C/2024/CFS&WPSA/454, falls under the industry category of School Catering Services (CPV 55524000). The procurement process is in the Tender stage and follows a restricted procedure, which limits participation to pre-qualified suppliers. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 10th January 2025. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of approximately five years with an option for renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Services are to be delivered at the schools located in Chichester (UKJ27) and Cuckfield (UKJ28), West Sussex. This tender represents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, especially those with experience in providing school meals. The potential for servicing a large number of students and staff daily can lead to substantial business growth. Both schools have indicated frequent meal periods and substantial annual sales figures, implying consistent demand. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, efficient service management, and innovative meal solutions would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, securing such a contract can enhance reputation and provide a steady revenue stream, beneficial for both established and emerging catering enterprises. ## Notice Chichester Free School and Warden Park Secondary Academy are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st August 2025. ### Lot Information Warden Park Secondary Academy Pupil Numbers: - by year group Year 7 311 Year 8 310 Year 9 325 Year 10 299 Year 11 296 Sixth Form N/A Total 1,541 Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price No Meal Deal currently FSM Entitled: 172 / Uptake: TBC / Value: 2.50 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Value: 2.50 GBP for a main meal Staff Duty Meal Entitled: TBC / Uptake: TBC / Value: 3.50 GBP Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 236 / Value: Any menu charge plus vat Sales over 12 months - 2023-24 FSM Sales 41,836 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales Break: 169,000 GBP Lunch: 313,426 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales 12,945 GBP Staff Cash Sales 14,949 GBP Hospitality Sales TBC Service Times Break: 11:05 Lunch: 1st 12:30 - 13:00 / 2nd 13:30 - 14:00 Current catering service managed in house Other Information 190 trading days Circa 16 staff - many long serving Delivered service to a Primary School - 250 meals daily Main site has three service points including an external kiosk Communication with the school will be important Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance. Chichester Free School CFS is an All Through School: Pupil Numbers: - by year group Reception 58 Year 1 60 Year 2 60 Year 3 64 Year 4 64 Year 5 64 Year 6 64 Year 7 132 Year 8 151 Year 9 124 Year 10 128 Year 11 119 Sixth Form N/A Total 1,088 Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price 2.65 GBP UIFSM Entitled: 162 / Uptake: 131 / Value: 2.53 GBP FSM Entitled: 134 / Uptake: 93 / Value: 2.65 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Average daily spends of 1.37 GBP per person. This is the cash takings divided by the student numbers. Not all students spend so the average spend number is possibly higher. Staff Duty Meal N/A Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 128 / Value: TBC Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales 58,317 GBP FSM Sales 37,101 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales 187,592 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales N/A Staff Cash Sales Not broken down Hospitality Sales 969 GBP Service Times Breakfast (Canteen only): 07:45 - 08:15 (although would like open for staff continually to end of lunch) Break (Canteen only): 10:40 - 11:10 Lunch (Primary - Dining Hall only): 11:45 - 12:45 approx (earlier start in Autumn Term to allow longer period for younger pupils) Lunch (Secondary - Dining Hall and Canteen service): 13:00 - 13:40 Current Contractor Innovate Other Information 176 trading days As far as we are aware no member of the catering team are in a LGPS Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038377-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHICHESTER FREE SCHOOL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO20 1NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | North Mundham & Tangmere | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038377-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233337 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA9341 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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