---
title: "Provision of School Catering for London Borough of Barnet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ac2"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ac2.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Provision of School Catering for London Borough of Barnet

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ac2

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet has announced a planned procurement for the provision of school catering services, which is currently in the planning stage. This procurement process involves a significant project, with an estimated gross value of £36,000,000 and a contract period set to run from 7th September 2026 to 1st September 2031. Targeting the UKI71 region in London, this opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focused on canteen and catering services. The procurement strategy is classified as above-threshold and will employ standard competitive methods following the issue of further notices. The anticipated date for the release of a future notice is 2nd March 2026.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, notably those experienced in large-scale operations for educational institutions. Companies with a strategic focus on contract catering in public sectors or those aiming to expand their service footprint within the Greater London area would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Business growth can be fostered through the long-term commitment and financial security that a contract of this magnitude offers, along with potential visibility and reputation benefits gained by partnering with a recognised public authority like the London Borough of Barnet.

## Notice

Provision of school catering to schools in the London Borough of Barnet. This is a pipeline notice released to inform the market of forecast procurement activity, the procurement commencement will be subject to issue of further notices. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951962338

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023901-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000,000 |
| 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 BARNET |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 4EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale North |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLI71 Barnet |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 12:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023901-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023901-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951962338
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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