Published date: 16 January 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 20 February 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • School-meal services - 55523100

  • School catering services - 55524000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£30,000,000

Procurement reference

MRTN001-DN792355-07097506

Published date

16 January 2026

Closing date

20 February 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 August 2026

Contract end date

2 August 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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.

More information

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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/