Scope
Description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre.
The annual contract value is approximately £308,500, and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 September 2026 and concluding 31 August 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of three years by mutual agreement.
St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre is located in the Aberavon area of Port Talbot, one of the most socially deprived areas in Wales. Currently, 37% of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). The school has approximately 830 pupils on roll and 116 staff employed on site.
In addition to the main lunch service, the school also provides a 20-minute morning break service offering food and drinks to pupils.
This tender seeks to appoint a flexible, proactive, and innovative catering contractor capable of meeting the evolving needs of the school community.
The appointed contractor will be expected to deliver high-quality service standards, maintaining excellence in all aspects of the operation. The new food offer should deliver consistent quality and value, supported by regular engagement with both pupils and parents throughout the contract term.
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Port-Talbot:-School-catering-services./87NAW7MZF9
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,851,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 4 years, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
+3
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Quality | 70% |
| Criterion 2 | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Contracting authority
St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth form - Catering tender
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBC-5363-HCTG
St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth form, Newton Avenue
Port Talbot
SA12 6EY
United Kingdom
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government