Scope
Description
To provide a Delivered in Hot Meal service to primary phase schools
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2033
- Possible extension to 31 July 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
3 Years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender responses must be submitted via the Portal no later than the tender response submission deadline. The Portal is available here: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 3 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
West Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJW-5627-QRQR
County Hall
Chichester
PO19 1RG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government