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| Title: | St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth form - Catering tender |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | The Litmus Partnership |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure |
| Short 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. |
| Published: | 09/01/2026 12:10 |
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Scope
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://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Port-Talbot:-School-catering-services./87NAW7MZF9
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/87NAW7MZF9
Total value (estimated):
GBP 1,851,000 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2026 to 31/08/2029
CPV Classifications:
55524000 - School catering services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/07/2031
Delivery regions:
UKL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 16/01/2026 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 20/03/2026 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/87NAW7MZF9
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 18/05/2026
Procedure
Procedure type: Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth form - Catering tender, PVBC-5363-HCTG
St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth form, Newton Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 6EY, United Kingdom
Tel. 01276 673896, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact: Simon Quill
Address of the buyer profile: https://stjosephscomp.co.uk/wordpress/
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None