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Lambeth Schools' Consortium ~ Catering Tender

LAMBETH SCHOOLS' CONSORTIUM

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23 Apr 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Lambeth Schools' Consortium, situated in London, has recently concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the Lambeth Schools' Consortium Catering Tender. This process was initiated to secure a centrally managed outsourced school meal service for 32 primary schools in the London Borough of Lambeth. The procurement followed a restricted procedure as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with the award granted to Harrison Catering Services Limited. The contract, valued at £15,519,833, spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2031, falling under the service category of school catering services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the school catering industry, particularly for businesses already possessing the capacity to manage large-scale operations in the educational sector. While the award has been completed, it highlights the potential for SMEs in the school catering services sector to align themselves with large-scale, centrally managed contracts. Enterprises with expertise in delivering high-quality school meal services and navigating public procurement regulations would have been well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process underscores the importance of robust service delivery and compliance with UK public procurement standards for successful bids.

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Notice Title

Lambeth Schools' Consortium ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Lambeth Schools' Consortium (The Consortium) currently comprises 32 Primary Schools located in the London borough of Lambeth and was formed in 2014 following the council's decision to delegate the centrally managed school meal service to schools. Since this time the school meal service has been outsourced and The Consortium now wishes to participate in a tender process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for a further contract to supply its centrally managed outsourced school meals service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a81f5fb8-ce77-4086-bbc7-6caaaa622ca3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7dbe06f-f0cf-4336-9579-d251dad1b228
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£15,519,833 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,519,833 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LAMBETH SCHOOLS' CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW2 2JE
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Rush Common
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARRISON CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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