Scope
Reference
DN792355
Description
The London Borough of Merton (“the Council”) is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of catering services for pupils and staff within our primary, special and secondary schools from September 2026.
The Council currently provides school catering services for 35 out of 43 primary schools, 3 special schools and 2 secondary schools within the Borough – these are commissioned through central contracts – one for primary and special schools and one for secondary schools.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029
- Possible extension to 2 August 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
17 October 2025
Engagement process description
The London Borough of Merton (“the Council”) is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of catering services for pupils and staff within our primary, special and secondary schools from September 2026.
The Council would like to discuss the provision of School Meals Catering Services. A soft market testing questionnaire can be accessed via the London Tenders portal (ref: DN792355). There are a set of questions at the end of the document for which we are seeking responses from providers such as yourselves.
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Merton
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZQ-1654-VNHW
Civic Centre, London Rd
Morden
SM4 5DX
United Kingdom
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government