Scope
Reference
CA16652
Description
The Vale School is seeking a proven catering partner to sustain a quality fresh food service provision for their pupils and staff. The school has secured approval and funding for a brand new, fully equipped kitchen, scheduled for the Summer of 2026 and ready for food production from 2026. This development marks a major step forward for the school's food provision and is wonderful news for the pupils and the staff and future catering partner.
The Vale School in its vision for a high quality, freshly prepared food service and the creation of a distinctive food brand. Once the the new provision is operating to an excellent standard, it is the intention to engage and work with other nearby schools currently reliant on 'delivered in' services.
It is essential that all intersted catering companies understand and will support this forward thinking ambition from the outset.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 9:30am
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Finance | Non Finance |
Quality | 60.0% |
| Finance | Finance |
Cost | 40.0% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Vale School
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMVD-2371-LNHR
Vale Avenue
Worthing
BN14 0DB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01903 872322
Email: n-edey@valeschool.org
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)