--- title: "City of London Schools Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dba5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dba5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dba5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dba5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION" published: "2025-02-04" --- # City of London Schools Catering Services Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dba5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dba5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dba5.json) ## Summary The City of London Corporation is seeking tenders for the provision of Schools Catering Services for the City of London School (CLS) and the City of London School for Girls (CLSG). This procurement, which falls under the industry category of School catering services (CPV: 55524000), is in the tender stage and involves a contract lasting up to seven years, including potential extensions. The procurement process is open, with electronic and written submissions required by 5th March 2025, and a contract award anticipated to start on 6th March 2025. The contract's estimated total value is £10.5 million for the entire period, with services needing to be in place by the end of the current contract in August 2025. The location for service delivery is within the London region (UKI31). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in high-quality catering services, particularly those experienced in the education sector. The successful provider will offer comprehensive dining services, including daily meal preparation, cafe management, catering for events, and adherence to stringent safety and nutritional guidelines. Companies with a strong focus on sustainability, hygiene, and the ability to manage a complex supply chain will find this an excellent opportunity for business growth. The City of London Corporation's emphasis on both operational excellence and strategic vision for school catering underscores the potential for long-term partnership and development. ## Notice The City of London Corporation (the City) invites Tenders for the provision of Schools Catering Services for the City of London School (CLS) and the City of London School for Girls (CLGS) contract. The City Schools (CLS & CLSG) require a new catering contract to replace the current catering contract that expires at the end of the summer term 2025. The Contractor is responsible for setting up the dining area for a full restaurant service. Clearing/cleaning the dining area on a daily or as required basis to agreed standards. Provides overall supervision to ensure that the service is carried out in line with the contract specification including: * The ability to cater for all pupils and staff. * Full hospitality service including sports/match teas, external events including lettings. * Provision of internal issues (tea, coffee, biscuits, etc.) around the Schools. * Cafe management (one at CLS, two at CLSG). * Allergy awareness, adherence to hygiene standards, nutritional guidance and design, sustainability management and data, staff recruitment and management, safeguarding, and training in line with current legislation and school requirements. * Management of the necessary supply chain. * Provision of industry specialist advice and guidance to enable effective management and decision-making at the school * Financial management of the operation to agreed targets, financial reporting and regular reviews and KPI reporting. The successful catering provider will be expected to be fully committed to the development of the strategic vision for catering for the Schools, with an emphasis on facilitating the time and space for pupils amongst their busy days to have positive social interactions over nutritious meals. The duration of the contract is 5 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 7 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Due to the expiry of the current contract in August 2025, there is a need to tender catering services. Whilst each school has a unique heritage and identity, with differing requirements for their catering services, both schools will be part of an individual contract. The schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the Contractor to share this commitment. The contract will be a Cost Plus with Guarantees for food cost allowances, and fixed price for labour, sundry expenditure and management fee. The schools are VAT registered and the Contractor will operate as Principal for VAT and as an Agent for service delivery. The successful Contractor will be expected to ensure strict compliance with all U.K. legislation affecting all aspects of the contract The estimated total contract value for the full duration of the contract term is PS10.5mn. The duration of the contract is 5 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 7 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003736-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,500,000 | | Lots value | £10,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2P 2EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Clerkenwell | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLI31 Camden and City of London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2025 at 17:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003736-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk - https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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