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Kettlethorpe High School ~ Catering Tender

Published 13 Jan 2026
13 Jan 2026
Closed 24 Apr 2026

Primary CPV
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%)

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

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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
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