Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Southwark Council
160 Tooley St,
London
SE1 2QH
UK
Contact person: Gillian Boundy
E-mail: gillian.boundy@southwark.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI6
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Southwark Council – Framework for nursery, primary and secondary school food service Case Reference 002747
Reference number: Project_9559
II.1.2) Main CPV code
55524000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Southwark Council has undertaken a procurement exercise to implement a catering services framework for nursery, primary and secondary schools within the London Borough of Southwark.
The aims of the framework include:
•Continued improvement of nutritional quality and consistency of school meals
across Southwark
•Tackling disadvantage and reducing inequalities
•Enhancing social value through job creation for local people, payment of London Living Wage (LLW) and supporting the local economy
•Realising the opportunities for meeting the Council’s social value, food security,
environmental sustainability and climate emergency agenda.
Within Southwark, there are currently 4 nursery schools, 74 primary schools (including
3 special schools) and 25 secondary schools (including 5 special schools). The value of the school meals market in Southwark is estimated at around £8.3m (primary) and £5.3m (secondary) annually. Currently, most primary school outsourced contracts are for a single school, rather than a group, each with different contract terms. Many secondary school contracts are either in house or as part of an academy grouped contract. Most contracts are currently two to three years in duration.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
8 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Maintained nursery schools - food service provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI6
Main site or place of performance:
London Borough of Southwark
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering services for Maintained nursery schools
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Menus & Nutrition
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Staffing
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Medical diets
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Training and development
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability and climate
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for up to 12 months following the intial 36 month term
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Primary and special schools - food service provision (including nursery classes in primary schools)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI6
Main site or place of performance:
London Borough of Southwark
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering servics for Primary and special schools (including nursery classes in primary
schools)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Menus & Nutrition
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Staffing
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Medical diets
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Training and development
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability and climate
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for up to 12 months following the initial 36 month term
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Secondary schools - food service provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI6
Main site or place of performance:
London Borough of Southwark
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering services for Secondary schools including all through schools
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Menus & Nutrition
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Staffing
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Medical diets
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Training and development
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability and climate
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for up to 12 months following the intial 36 month term
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-003993
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 1 – Maintained nursery schools - food service provision
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lunchtime Company
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 1 – Maintained nursery schools - food service provision
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zebedees Ltd
East Sussex,
UK
NUTS: UKJ22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 1 – Maintained nursery schools - food service provision
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPL Catering Ltd
Kingston upon Thames
UK
NUTS: UKI63
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 2 – Primary and special schools - food service provision (including nursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Juniper Pursuits Ltd
Stratford
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 2 – Primary and special schools - food service provision (including nursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lunchtime Company
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 2 – Primary and special schools - food service provision (including nursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspens Services Ltd
Worcestershire
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 2 – Primary and special schools - food service provision (including nursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harrison Catering Services Ltd
Oxfordshire
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 2 – Primary and special schools - food service provision (including nursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accent Catering Services Ltd
Staines-upon-Thames
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 2 – Primary and special schools - food service provision (including nursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPL Catering Ltd
Kingston upon Thames
UK
NUTS: UKI63
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 2 – Primary and special schools - food service provision (including nursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nourish Contract Catering LTD
Sydenham
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 3 – Secondary schools - food service provisionursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Juniper Pursuits Ltd
Juniper Pursuits Ltd
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 3 – Secondary schools - food service provisionursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lunchtime Company
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 3 – Secondary schools - food service provisionursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harrison Catering Services Ltd
Oxfordshire
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: Project_9559
Title: Lot 3 – Secondary schools - food service provisionursery classes in primary schools)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPL Catering Ltd
Kingston upon Thames
UK
NUTS: UKI63
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Southwark Council 160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Southwark Council
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/08/2025