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Lambeth Schools' Consortium ~ Catering Tender

Lambeth Schools' Consortium

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Apr 2025 at 16:05

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Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lambeth Schools' Consortium, located in the London borough of Lambeth, recently awarded a contract for catering services across its 32 primary schools. The procurement process culminated with the award in April 2025, selecting Harrison Catering Services Limited as the supplier under a selective procedure, specifically the restricted procedure. This contract encompasses school catering services as per the CPV classification 55524000. The contract, valued at approximately £15.5 million, will begin in September 2025 for an initial period of five years with a possible extension of two additional years. This process, conducted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, highlights a commitment to quality service by mandating the supplier's capability to manage large scale operations and meet specialised requirements such as those for schools without kitchen facilities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those with proven experience in the sector and a strong operational presence in London. With a wide scope covering 32 primary schools and a substantial financial value, it is particularly suited for medium to large enterprises capable of delivering high standards of service consistently. Businesses with an established expertise in managing tailored services for Special Educational Needs and Disability Schools, as well as facilities management for kitchenless schools, will find this opportunity ideal for growth. The tender process welcomed variant bids, providing flexibility for innovative service solutions, thus opening the door for enterprises that can offer differentiated and elevated service standards. The adoption of the London Living Wage by all participating schools further underscores the Consortium's commitment to fair and ethical service delivery.

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Notice Information

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Basis of Contract *The contract will commence in September 2025 and will be for an initial period of 5 years. *The contract may be extended by 2 further years, making a total maximum fixed term of 7 years. *London Living Wage is adopted by all participating schools *The contract will be awarded to a single supplier. *The estimated turnover is circa PS10.5 million over the initial 5-year period. Objectives The appointed Supplier will have significant experience of delivering quality catering services within Primary schools and should have proven expertise of successfully increasing pupil meal uptake across group contracts together with a compelling attitude towards making the lunchtime service appealing, healthy and educational for children. Coupled with the familiarity and practice of successfully managing a large workforce, the Supplier should ideally have a strong operational base in London and able to leverage sufficient resources to ensure the required level of service is constantly maintained. Within the Consortium there a small number of 'Special Educational Needs and Disability Schools' which require a more tailored menu offer together with a number of schools without kitchens (Dining Centres) that have their meals produced from a nominated school (Production Kitchens) within The Consortium. It will be imperative that bidders are able to provide these services and can provide the necessary transportation of meals either direct or via a third party between the nominated Production Kitchens and associated Dining Centres. Ultimately, it is important that the Supplier can demonstrate a proven ability to manage a well-organised and efficient catering service that continual strives to offer 'best value' to each participating school. Additional information: This is a contract award notice, this contract has already been awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016606-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£14,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,519,833 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lambeth Schools' Consortium
Additional Buyers

Allen Edwards Primary School

Archbishop Sumner CE Primary School

Bonneville Primary School

Christ Church CE (Streatham) School

Christ Church SW9 Primary

Clapham Manor

Elm Court School

Heathbrook Primary School

Holy Trinity CE Primary School

Jessop Primary School

Jubilee Primary School

Lansdowne School

Larkhall Primary School

Livity School

Macaulay CE Primary School

St Andrews CE Primary School

St Bedes Catholic Infant School

St Bernadette's School

St Helen's Catholic Primary School

St John the Divine CE Primary School

St John's Angell Town CE Primary School

St Jude's CE Primary School

St Luke's CE Primary School

St Marks C of E Primary School

St Saviour's CE Primary School

St Stephen's CE Primary School

Stockwell Primary School

Sudbourne Primary School

The Orchard Primary School

Turney School

Walnut Tree Walk Primary School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW2 2JE
Postcode Area
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
TLI45 Lambeth
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 Limited

Further Information

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