St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth form - Catering tender

St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth form - Catering tendercontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0602eaProcurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Lots

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Published

09 Jan 2026

Deadline 20 Mar 2026

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 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/87NAW7MZF9

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0602ea
Total value
£1,851,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2029
Possible extension to 31 Jul 2031

+3 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
55524000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Criterion 1quality70.00%
Criterion 2price30.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
16 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
20 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/87NAW7MZF9
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure