Tender

School Meals Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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Tender

23 Jul 2024 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has completed the procurement process for the "School Meals Service" contract, classified under the CPV code 55523100 for school-meal services. The contract involves the provision of school meals for pupils at Camden primary and secondary schools opting into the Council's school meals arrangements. The award was made on 10th December 2024 to Cater Link Limited, with the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and running until 31st March 2028, including two optional one-year extensions. The total estimated contract value is £24,000,000 GBP. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which concluded with the tender period ending on 10th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the catering and food service industry, particularly for businesses that specialise in large-scale food service operations. The contract is well-suited for established providers that can ensure consistent, high-quality meal delivery services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this opportunity, promoting inclusive business growth within the region. The awarded supplier, Cater Link Limited, will support the nutritional needs of pupils across Camden, fostering long-term collaborations and growth in the educational and public sector supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Meals Service

Notice Description

Provision of school meals for pupils in those Camden primary and secondary schools which opt in to the Council's school meals arrangements. The contract is for a period of 3 years plus two optional extensions of 1-year each, and will commence on 1st April 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8c61d4e-5537-41f4-ba57-cda0e2017c90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9663b22-14da-4975-8860-c3d7700d96be
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55523100 - School-meal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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