Published date: 24 December 2020

This notice was replaced on 10 June 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 10 June 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • School catering services - 55524000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£18,625,000

Procurement reference

MRTN001-DN514720-05374237

Published date

24 December 2020

Closing date

29 January 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 August 2021

Contract end date

1 August 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The London Borough of Merton (the 'Council') invites suitably experienced and capable organisations to bid to deliver its School Meals Catering Service - referred to as the 'Service' - across 42 Primary and Special schools within the borough.

As set out in the Service Specification, the Provider will provide catering for school pupils and staff primarily (but not necessarily exclusively) during the lunchtime period. The Provider will offer a midday meal in accordance with the relevant standards at an agreed meal price.

Details of the Council's aims and objectives for the procurement of this Service are more particularly detailed in the Service Specification.


About the buyer

Address

Civic Centre
London Rd
Morden
SM4 5DX
United Kingdom

Email

Commercial.services@merton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.merton.gov.uk/