Scope
Description
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.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2030
- 4 years, 1 month
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 October 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
London Borough of Merton
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZQ-1654-VNHW
Merton Civic Centre, London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
United Kingdom
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government