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title: "Willingdon Primary School _ East Sussex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06060a"
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# Willingdon Primary School _ East Sussex

Buyer: WILLINGDON PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06060a

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## Summary

Willingdon Primary School, located in Eastbourne, is leading a tender for a comprehensive catering service designed to cater to six schools within their collaboration—Seaford Primary School, Meridian Community Primary School, Cradle Hill Community Primary School, Motcombe School, and Denton Community Primary School. The tender, titled "Willingdon Primary School _ East Sussex," falls under the industry category of "School meals" in the UK. It is in the tender stage with an open procurement method, inviting interested parties to submit their proposals by 19th March 2026. The procurement is governed by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and the total contract value is projected at £328,483.20 gross. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and extend till 31st July 2029, with the potential for renewal. Prospective suppliers can seek clarifications until 10th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses capable of delivering quality, nutritious, and seasonal meals at scale. The contract may result in either a single or multiple providers, allowing for bespoke services to cater to the specific needs of individual schools. With a strong focus on financial efficiency and quality of service—60% weighted towards quality and integrity—businesses with proven operational resilience and capability for large-scale catering will be well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement process is SME and VCSE inclusive, broadening the scope for smaller businesses to compete effectively. Businesses looking to expand within the educational sector will find this tender to be a valuable opportunity for growth and establishing credibility within a multi-school environment.

## Notice

Willingdon Primary School is part of a six?school collaboration with Seaford Primary School, Meridian Community Primary School, Cradle Hill Community Primary School, Motcombe 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/003247-2026 |
| 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 | £273,736 |
| Lots value | £273,736 |
| 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 | WILLINGDON PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | EASTBOURNE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN20 9RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Lower Willingdon |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003247-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003247-2026
  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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