---
title: "Motcombe School _ East Sussex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060609"
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buyer: "MONTCOMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# Motcombe School _ East Sussex

Buyer: MONTCOMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060609

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## Summary

Montcombe Primary School, as part of a collaborative effort with five other primary schools in East Sussex, is seeking proposals for a high-quality catering service. This procurement, categorised in the 'school meals' industry, is conducted through an open procedure with a particular focus on engaging suppliers who can service all six schools. The process, currently in the tender stage, invites interested parties to submit their proposals by 19 March 2026, at which point the tender period closes. The complete procurement package has a gross value of approximately GBP 290,994 and is applicable across the UK region. The chosen provider or providers will be expected to start delivering services from 1 August 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to catering businesses capable of delivering nutritious, appealing, and valuable meal services on a large scale. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs that demonstrate strong operational resilience and management capabilities. The flexible procurement structure allows for either a single provider to serve all schools or multiple providers to address the unique requirements of each participating school. With its emphasis on fresh, seasonal food and transparency in partnership, this contract offers a valuable platform for companies aiming to expand their footprint in educational catering services within the public sector.

## Notice

Motcombe School is part of a six?school collaboration with Seaford Primary School, Willingdon Primary School, Cradle Hill Community Primary School, Meridian Community Primary School, and Denton Community Primary School, joining together to procure a high?quality catering service for their communities. Provider Capability All interested catering companies must, in the first instance, demonstrate the capacity, capability, and operational resilience to cater for all six schools within the collaboration. While the schools are undertaking a shared procurement process and timetable, each school will retain full autonomy and reserves the right to appoint the catering partner that best aligns with its individual needs, culture, and priorities. As a result, the outcome may be: * A single provider appointed across all six schools, or * Multiple providers, where individual schools select a bespoke catering partner. Shared Aspirations Across the collaboration, the schools share a unified ambition to secure a catering partner who will deliver: * Increased meal uptake through quality, appeal, and value * Fresh, nutritious, and seasonal food prepared with care * A trusted, transparent, and collaborative partnership * Strong pupil advocacy, ensuring children's voices shape the dining experience

### 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/003245-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 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 | £242,495 |
| Lots value | £242,495 |
| 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 | MONTCOMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | EASTBOURNE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN21 1SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Eastbourne |
| Electoral ward | Old Town |
| Westminster constituency | Eastbourne |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003245-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003245-2026
  14th January 2026 - 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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