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Kettlethorpe High School ~ Catering Tender
Published 13 Jan 2026
13 Jan 2026
Closed 24 Apr 2026
- Primary CPV
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55524000 *
School catering services
- Location
- 🇬🇧 West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber
- Value
- No value specified
- Contract
-
3 years Duration
01/08/2026 31/07/2029
- Contract Types
-
55 *Hotel, restaurant & retail trade service...Full CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Kettlethorpe High School, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7EL, United Kingdom · UKE4
Contact
Award Criteria
- Criterion 1 (70%)
- Criterion 2 (30%)
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Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-06052f
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Kettlethorpe High School. The contract commences on 1st August 2026 and runs for an initial 3-year period with 2 x 1-year optional extensions. Pupil numbers are; 1621. Service provision is across 3 locations within the school delivering morning break and lunch services.
The school requires high quality, fresh food that meets the needs of the student populations. The service to the pupils must be value for money, offer variety, changing on a frequent basis and promotes diversity reflecting the student population.
Annual contract value is £420,000 with a potential full term contract value of £2,100,000. Pupil numbers are forecasted to reduce over the term of the contract, the lowest number forecast is 1,530 over the next three year, the school is working to minimise this reduction.
Full address of the school is; Kettlethorpe High School, Sandal, Standbridge Ln, Wakefield WF2 7EL
At Kettlethorpe High School we want to be the very best in all we do and never take things for granted. Pupil success is always a cause for celebration. Partnership and collaboration between staff, pupils and families is vital to this success; we will do everything in our power to ensure each pupil achieves to the best of their ability.
It matters to us that every pupil feels safe and happy at school, and we work to provide an atmosphere that is safe, challenging and stimulating for our pupils. We consider ourselves a second home for pupils, and as part of this we encourage parents and carers to visit at any time; our doors are always open to them.
Pupils at Kettlethorpe High School have a strong voice. The pupil body organises fundraising events across the school year, raising money for local, national and international charities. Pupil opinions are taken into account as we work together to continually improve Kettlethorpe High School in order to be the best.
To this end, all staff and pupils follow the seven principles of ethical school leadership.
At Kettlethorpe High School, staff and pupils embrace the mission, vision and ethos of the school. These should be at the forefront of our minds when setting objectives to further our professional development to support a community of belonging for all stakeholders and the wider community of the school.
Mission
‘Together, be the best we can be.’
Working as a team to support each other, share our strengths, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We embrace collaboration, respect, and growth, so that we can achieve our dreams as individuals and as a community.
Vision
Present
Being fully engaged, both physically and mentally, in all aspects of teaching & learning and as a result creating a positive and focused environment for learning. We arrive on time, we are known, we are focused during lessons and actively participate in school activities to make the most of every opportunity.
Achieving
Setting personal and academic goals, then working hard and persevering to reach them. We push ourselves to grow, overcoming challenges, and celebrating progress, whether it’s through improved grades, developing new skills, or contributing to our school community.
Excelling
Going beyond the minimum expectations and consistently striving for excellence in all areas—academics, extracurriculars, and personal development. We push our limits, demonstrate pride in our work, and continually seek ways to improve and make a positive impact.
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-Wakefield:-School-catering-services./ER5G68X87V
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ER5G68X87V
Full CPV breakdown
- 55524000 — School catering services (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Local authority
- Competition
- Open competition (any supplier can bid)
- Contract type
- Services
- Procurement method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Main category
- Services
- Above threshold
- Yes
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Active
- Renewal
- 1+1 Please see PSQ Document for more information.
- Submission method
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/ER5G68X87V
- Enquiries close
- 13 Feb 2026
- Award decision expected
- 25 May 2026
- Covered by GPA
- Yes
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 13 Jan 2026 19:05
- Deadline
- 24 Apr 2026 12:00
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06052f
- Notice ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06052f
Full notice record
53 detailsEverything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section. Contact details hidden: upgrade to Pro to see
Organisations
| Name | Kettlethorpe High School |
| Address › Street | Kettlethorpe High School, Standbridge Lane, Sandal |
| Address › Town / city | Wakefield |
| Address › Postcode | WF2 7EL |
| Address › Country | GB |
| Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Address › Region (NUTS) | UKE45 |
| Role | buyer |
| Classification › Description | Public authority - sub-central government |
Buyer
| Name | Kettlethorpe High School |
Tender
| Title | Kettlethorpe High School ~ Catering Tender |
| Status | active |
| Item › CPV › Description | School catering services |
| Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKE4 |
| Item › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Value › Value incl. VAT | £2,100,000 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Procedure type | open |
| Procedure | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Procedure › Features | Please see PSQ Document for more information. |
| Category | services |
| Above threshold | Yes |
| Covered by | GPA |
| How to submit | https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/ER5G68X87V |
| Submission Terms › Electronic submission | Not allowed |
| Submission Terms › Languages | en |
| Bidding period › End | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Questions period › End | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Award decision period › End | 25 May 2026 |
| Lot › Status | active |
| Lot › Value › Value incl. VAT | £2,100,000 |
| Lot › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type | quality |
| Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name | Criterion 1 |
| Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight | 70 |
| Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type | price |
| Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Name | Criterion 2 |
| Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight | 30 |
| Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Suitable for › SMEs | Yes |
| Lot › Contract period › Start | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Lot › Contract period › End | 31 Jul 2029 |
| Lot › Contract period › Can be extended to | 31 Jul 2031 |
| Lot › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Lot › Renewal › Description | 1+1 Please see PSQ Document for more information. |
| Document › Document 1 › Document type | Conflict of interest |
| Document › Document 1 › Description | Not published |
| Document › Document 2 › Document type | Tender notice |
| Document › Document 2 › Description | Tender notice on Find a Tender |
| Document › Document 2 › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002889-2026 |
| Document › Document 2 › Published | 13 Jan 2026 |