School catering services

Tender 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. The Council is seeking to procure a school meals catering service for its primary and special schools. As set out in the service specification, the bidder will provide catering for school pupils and staff primarily (but not necessarily exclusively) during the lunchtime period. The Bidder will offer a midday meal in accordance with the relevant standards at an agreed meal price. Additional services for further sites may be required. 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. The Council is seeking to procure a school meals catering service for its primary and special schools. As set out in the service specification, the bidder will provide catering for school pupils and staff primarily (but not necessarily exclusively) during the lunchtime period. The service will be provided to up to 39 primary schools and 3 special schools situated on 44 sites within the London Borough of Merton. The bidder will 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 bidder will also be responsible for the maintenance (but not replacement) of kitchen equipment.