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School Meals Contract

London Borough of Ealing

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19 Dec 2025 at 14:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing Council is conducting a procurement process titled "School Meals Contract," aiming to provide catering services to schools within the borough. This service is part of the Ealing Schools Catering Consortium, which includes 56 primary and special educational needs schools. The contract, valued at approximately £55 million, seeks to deliver high-quality meal services, with an overall estimated value of £65 million. The procurement is at the tender stage with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 3rd February 2026. Bidders must submit their proposals through the Ealing Atamis system, complying with a selective, competitive flexible procedure. The contract period is scheduled to start on 2nd August 2027 and end on 1st August 2030, with a possible extension of up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school meal services, meal-cooking, or general canteen and catering services. Companies, especially those with innovative solutions and a track record in delivering quality services, are likely to find this opportunity beneficial for growth. The procurement process allows for participation from neighbouring boroughs and is suitable for SMEs, provided they meet the economic criteria, including minimum annual turnover requirements. The selective process ensures that only qualified vendors advance, enhancing competitive potential and business expansion opportunities within the catering industry in the Greater London area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Meals Contract

Notice Description

The provision of catering services (school meals) to schools in the London Borough of Ealing. The Ealing Schools Catering Consortium (ESCC), is a consortium of 56 primary and special educational needs (SEND) schools within the London Borough of Ealing that have grouped together to ensure the provision of high-quality meals to pupils and staff. The ESCC has been operating successfully since 2003, and this service is open to all existing and any new schools in the borough. The ESCC is looking to expand and this service will be open to any neighbouring boroughs, London Boroughs or neighbouring borough schools who wish to join the ESCC and existing member schools in this contract and who may wish to join during the term of the contract. Previous Notice UK1 Pipeline Notice Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-075421 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d4 Published 19 November 2025, 5:03pm Premarket Engagement - no premarket engagement was undertaken as this is a long standing and established service with no changes required to the existing delivery model. Bidders will be encouraged to include in their tender bid any new or innovative ways of working or ways to increase in standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 option to extend for 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084968-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55322000 - Meal-cooking services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55523100 - School-meal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2027 - 1 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Ealing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2HL
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLI London, TLI3 Inner London - West, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

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