---
title: "Provision of School Catering for London Borough of Barnet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ae9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ae9.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-051ae9

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet plans to carry out procurement for the provision of school catering services within its jurisdiction. As of 21 May 2025, the contracting process is in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice already published to inform the market of upcoming activity. The procurement is expected to commence following the release of further notices, with a contract period anticipated from 7 September 2026 to 1 September 2031. This significant procurement, falling under the services category and above threshold, is set in the UKI71 region and carries an estimated gross value of £36 million GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in canteen and catering services, specifically those with expertise in delivering large-scale catering solutions. Companies with experience in public sector contracts, especially those experienced in school catering, are encouraged to consider participating in this procurement process. The substantial contract value, long-term duration, and location in Greater London make it an attractive opportunity for catering companies looking to expand their operations and secure consistent business with a public authority. The procurement method involves a formal tender process, allowing for competitive bidding among qualified service providers.

## 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/023949-2025 |
| 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 13:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023949-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023949-2025
  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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