--- title: "School Meals Catering" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0512f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0512f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0512f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0512f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON" published: "2025-06-10" --- # School Meals Catering Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0512f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0512f0.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Merton is in the planning stage for a new procurement process aimed at acquiring a School Meals Catering Service. This will encompass the provision of healthy and nutritious meals for pupils and staff across 42 primary and special schools within the borough. Using an open procedure, this public service contract, classified under school catering services (CPV code 55524000), seeks to commence on 1st August 2026 and continue through 31st August 2030. Located in Morden, the buying organisation plans to publish further notices by 1st October 2025, indicating a procurement category primarily focused on services that adhere to the light-touch regime. This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those skilled in delivering high-quality catering services. Companies specialising in food services, particularly those experienced in educational settings, can leverage their expertise to provide daily freshly cooked meals using high-quality ingredients. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender, aligning with the borough's emphasis on inclusive procurement. Aspiring suppliers can benefit from the chance to engage with multiple school sites, enhancing their portfolio and standing within the educational catering industry. Furthermore, the successful bidder will have responsibility for maintaining kitchen equipment, presenting another avenue for operational capacity development. ## Notice Provision of School Meals Catering Service - referred to as the 'Service' - is currently delivered across 42 Merton Primary and Special schools within the borough. The supplier may provide catering for school pupils and staff primarily (but not necessarily exclusively) during the lunchtime period. The Service is currently provided to up to 39 primary schools and 3 special schools situated on 44 sites within the London Borough of Merton. This is subject to confirmation. The supplier would provide healthy and nutritious meals for each school, freshly cooked each day on site using high quality ingredients in accordance with a termly menu agreed with the Council and the schools. Additional services for further sites may be required. Under the terms of the Contract, the supplier would also be responsible for the maintenance (but not replacement) of kitchen equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031184-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,950,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2025 at 09:57 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031184-2025 - 15 May 2025 at 12:18 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021738-2025 - 14 May 2025 at 11:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021211-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031184-2025 10th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021738-2025 15th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021211-2025 14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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