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title: "Cradle Hill CP School _ East Sussex"
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# Cradle Hill CP School _ East Sussex

Buyer: CRADLE HILL COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06060c

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## Summary

Cradle Hill Community Primary School, located in Seaford, United Kingdom, is leading a collaborative procurement process with five other local schools to secure a high-quality catering service. This tender, identified by reference CA16997, falls under the "school meals" industry category and follows an open procedure. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 10th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline set for 19th March 2026. The awarding phase is expected to conclude by 1st August 2026. The collaborative aim of the schools is to enhance meal uptake and ensure nutritious offerings, with the option for either a single or multiple providers to be chosen based on the individual needs of each school.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for catering companies capable of delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to a cluster of local schools. With a gross contract value of approximately £767,653.2, it's a substantial undertaking suitable for businesses with the capacity and resilience to serve multiple stakeholders within the educational sector. This opportunity is particularly well-suited to SMEs or organisations capable of forming collaborative partnerships, providing them with a platform for growth through a trusted partnership model that emphasises quality, financial stewardship, and a strong engagement with school communities. The contract includes possible renewals, allowing for longevity and ongoing business growth up to a maximum of five years.

## Notice

Cradle Hill Community Primary School is part of a six?school collaboration with Seaford Primary School, Meridian Community Primary School, Willingdon 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/003249-2026 |
| 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 | £639,711 |
| Lots value | £639,711 |
| 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 | CRADLE HILL COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | SEAFORD |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN25 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Seaford North |
| 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 16:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003249-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003249-2026
  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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