Award

School Meals Catering Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2021 at 09:50

Award Notice
Tender

24 Dec 2020 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is seeking qualified organisations to deliver its School Meals Catering Service across 42 Primary and Special schools within the borough. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender phase. The contract, valued at £18,625,000, will commence on 2 August 2021 and run until 1 August 2024. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for School catering services and is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies in the catering and food service industry, particularly those specialising in school meals or similar services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to young pupils and staff, in compliance with relevant nutritional standards, would be well-suited to compete. Given the scope of service delivery across multiple schools, larger companies or those with the capability to manage extensive operations may find considerable advantages in this contracting opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Meals Catering Service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton (the 'Council') invites suitably experienced and capable organisations to bid to deliver its School Meals Catering Service - referred to as the 'Service' - across 42 Primary and Special schools within the borough. As set out in the Service Specification, the Provider will provide catering for school pupils and staff primarily (but not necessarily exclusively) during the lunchtime period. The Provider will offer a midday meal in accordance with the relevant standards at an agreed meal price. Details of the Council's aims and objectives for the procurement of this Service are more particularly detailed in the Service Specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85b96166-1da6-45a2-8c63-46939269d364
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c04a76-7d29-4739-85ec-3f4c7f0f1d95
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,625,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,625,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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