Planning

Lewisham Education Catering

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2025 at 09:40

Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is progressing with a procurement process for "Lewisham Education Catering" services. This initiative falls under the school catering services category and is deemed a service procurement type. The process is currently at the planning stage, with an open procurement method being utilised. The relevant contract, which is planned to commence on 1st August 2026, is expected to run until 1st July 2029. The procurement pertains to the UKI44 postal region, with future communication indicated for 1st March 2026, marking an anticipated notice date for those interested in participating.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in school catering services to expand their portfolio and engage in public sector contracts. Companies that specialise in providing quality catering services within the education sector would be well-placed to compete for this contract. With the open procedure approach, businesses of varying sizes can tender, presenting an equal playing field for those aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the public procurement market. The involvement with a reputable authority like the London Borough of Lewisham could provide further growth and reputational benefits for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Lewisham Education Catering

Notice Description

Lewisham Education Catering Services .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036678-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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