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title: "School Meals Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN"
published: "2024-07-23"
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# School Meals Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8c61d4e-5537-41f4-ba57-cda0e2017c90

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9663b22-14da-4975-8860-c3d7700d96be |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1C 4AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | King's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523100 - School-meal services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9663b22-14da-4975-8860-c3d7700d96be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9663b22-14da-4975-8860-c3d7700d96be
  23rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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