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title: "School Meals Catering Service"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
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# School Meals Catering Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85b96166-1da6-45a2-8c63-46939269d364

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is seeking qualified organisations to deliver its School Meals Catering Service across 42 Primary and Special schools within the borough. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender phase. The contract, valued at £18,625,000, will commence on 2 August 2021 and run until 1 August 2024. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for School catering services and is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies in the catering and food service industry, particularly those specialising in school meals or similar services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to young pupils and staff, in compliance with relevant nutritional standards, would be well-suited to compete. Given the scope of service delivery across multiple schools, larger companies or those with the capability to manage extensive operations may find considerable advantages in this contracting opportunity.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton (the 'Council') invites suitably experienced and capable organisations to bid to deliver its School Meals Catering Service - referred to as the 'Service' - across 42 Primary and Special schools within the borough. As set out in the Service Specification, the Provider will provide catering for school pupils and staff primarily (but not necessarily exclusively) during the lunchtime period. The Provider will offer a midday meal in accordance with the relevant standards at an agreed meal price. Details of the Council's aims and objectives for the procurement of this Service are more particularly detailed in the Service Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c04a76-7d29-4739-85ec-3f4c7f0f1d95 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,625,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c04a76-7d29-4739-85ec-3f4c7f0f1d95
- 24 Dec 2020 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a39d8b2-03aa-4713-ba81-b455f4fb21ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c04a76-7d29-4739-85ec-3f4c7f0f1d95
  10th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a39d8b2-03aa-4713-ba81-b455f4fb21ae
  24th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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