---
title: "Primary School Catering - Delivered In Hot Meals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056682"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056682.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-22"
---

# Primary School Catering - Delivered In Hot Meals

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056682

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council, a sub-central government authority based in Chichester, United Kingdom, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of school catering services under the project titled "Primary School Catering - Delivered In Hot Meals". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting school catering, within the region UKJ2. As part of the open procedure, which highlights a transparent and competitive process, the tender reached its award stage on 22 June 2026, with contract activities commencing on 1 August 2026. The contract is set to run through 31 July 2033, with a potential three-year extension available, subject to performance evaluation and mutual agreement.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the catering and food service industries. Offering a significant contract value of £10 million, with a gross budget of £12 million, small to medium enterprises stand to benefit notably. The Easy Lunch Company Limited, an SME based in West Grinstead, was awarded the contract after meeting the open procedure's quality and pricing criteria. This demonstrates SMEs' ability to compete effectively in the public sector space, particularly for projects focusing on service delivery under light-touch regimes. Businesses with expertise in service delivery and efficient logistical operations in catering will find this tender well-aligned with their capability to provide high-quality, large-scale meal services.

## Notice

Provide a delivered in hot meal service to primary schools across West Sussex.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058524-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | 2025-11-03 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| 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 | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE EASY LUNCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 12:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058524-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 17:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082681-2025
- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043228-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058524-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082681-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043228-2025
  25th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17690

## Notice URLs

- http://www.theeasylunchcompany.co.uk
- https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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