Scope
Description
Catering services to students and staff as well as hospitality, delivered on site. Approximate sales £351,000/ annum.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,755,000 excluding VAT
- £1,755,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract can be extended up to a further 2 years subject to the absolute satisfaction of the client.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
2 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Suppliers to be invited to tender
3 to 10 suppliers
Selection criteria:
Award criteria included in tender documents.
Award decision date (estimated)
30 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 82% |
| Price | Price | 18% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Interested organisations will be able to submit a pre-qualifying Supplier Questionnaire. These are evaluated and a shortlist of companies will be invited to the main tender stage. Award criteria is contained within the tender documentation.
Documents
Associated tender documents
SQ Sullivan Upper School Catering GY5 Jan 26.doc
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Contracting authority
Sullivan Upper School
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10049896
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRDX-7464-NPPP
Belfast Road
Holywood
BT18 9EP
United Kingdom
Email: cbyrnes225@c2kni.net
Region: UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland