---
title: "The Vale School _ Worthing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d31b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE VALE SCHOOL"
published: "2025-10-24"
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# The Vale School _ Worthing

Buyer: THE VALE SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d31b

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## Summary

The Vale School, located in Worthing, UK, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking a catering partner to deliver a fresh and high-quality food service. The procurement is categorised under the industry of school meals, with a focus on goods. This open procedure aims to identify a catering service capable of operating within a new, fully equipped kitchen, expected to be ready by Summer 2026. Interested parties should note the enquiry period ending on 15th December 2025, with tender submissions due by 19th January 2026, and the contract is expected to be awarded by 1st August 2026. The project is valued at £300,000, with a gross amount of £250,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, especially those within the catering and food service industry, to extend their reach by collaborating with an educational institution. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The contract allows for up to two 12-month extensions, promoting long-term partnership possibilities. Firms with a commitment to innovation and supporting local community initiatives will find this project aligned with their growth objectives, particularly those who can support an ambition for establishing a unique food brand for The Vale School.

## Notice

The Vale School is seeking a proven catering partner to sustain a quality fresh food service provision for their pupils and staff. The school has secured approval and funding for a brand new, fully equipped kitchen, scheduled for the Summer of 2026 and ready for food production from 2026. This development marks a major step forward for the school's food provision and is wonderful news for the pupils and the staff and future catering partner. The Vale School in its vision for a high quality, freshly prepared food service and the creation of a distinctive food brand. Once the the new provision is operating to an excellent standard, it is the intention to engage and work with other nearby schools currently reliant on 'delivered in' services. It is essential that all intersted catering companies understand and will support this forward thinking ambition from the outset.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068079-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | THE VALE SCHOOL |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN14 0DB |
| 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 | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Offington |
| Westminster constituency | East Worthing and Shoreham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 09:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068079-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068079-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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