School Meals Catering Service
Description: The Council is seeking to commission new school meals services on behalf of Primary, Special and Secondary schools within the borough. The new service will serve the children and young people together with teaching and support staff with high quality nutritionally balanced and sustainably sourced meals for the period commencing in the Autumn term of the 2026/27 academic year.
Summary: The London Borough of Merton is inviting tenders for a School Meals Catering Service, set to commence in the Autumn term of the 2026/27 academic year. This service will cater to primary, special, and secondary schools within the borough, providing nutritionally balanced and sustainably sourced meals. The procurement process is open and falls under the industry category of school catering services. Prospective bidders should note the tender closing date of 20th February 2026. The contract period is from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2029, and it involves service delivery within England, United Kingdom.