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title: "Meridian Community Primary School _ East Sussex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06060e"
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# Meridian Community Primary School _ East Sussex

Buyer: MERIDIAN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06060e

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## Summary

Meridian Community Primary School is leading a tender process for a high-quality catering service in collaboration with five other schools: Seaford Primary School, Willingdon Primary School, Cradle Hill Community Primary School, Motcombe School, and Denton Community Primary School. The contract is valued at £314,202 gross and falls under the 'school meals' industry category. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, allowing wide participation from interested suppliers. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 19th March 2026, with enquiries closing on 10th March 2026. The award is expected to be finalised by 1st August 2026, with the contract commencing immediately and potential extensions until July 2031. Each school reserves autonomy in appointing a provider, which could result in a single or multiple service providers, based on individual requirements.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for catering businesses, especially those with capabilities in delivering large-scale food services meeting standards of quality and nutritional value. Ideal contenders are those experienced in community engagements and prepared to support increased meal uptake and provide fresh, seasonal menus. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable for this contract, aligning with efforts to promote diverse market participation. The focus on maintaining a trusted and collaborative partnership offers catering firms the chance to forge long-term relationships within the education sector, supporting student advocacy and delivering an enhanced dining experience for the schools involved.

## Notice

Meridian Community Primary School is part of a six?school collaboration with Seaford Primary School, Willingdon 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/003251-2026 |
| 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 | £261,835 |
| Lots value | £261,835 |
| 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 | MERIDIAN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | PEACEHAVEN |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN10 8BZ |
| 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 | Peacehaven North |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003251-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003251-2026
  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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