Decision details

1.         To approve an  extension of the Shared Service Framework Agreement for the provision of school meals for 10 months and 4 days to the current Lot 1 provider (for Hammersmith and Fulham), Interserve Catering Services Limited from 01 August 2020 up until 5 June 2021 at a contract value of circa £2.337m.

2.         To approve an extension of the shared Service Framework Agreement for the provision of school meals for 10 months and 4 days to the current Lot 2 provider (for Hammersmith and Fulham), Cater Link Ltd from 01 August 2020 up until 5 June 2021 at a contract value of circa £0.436m.

As described in the report.

Option 1 – Extend Current Contracts to June 2021

It is recommended to extend the current contract to 05 June 2021 (11 months) to continue consultation with schools on procurement options for School Meals provision. The statutory responsibility for School Meals remains with the Governing Body therefore appropriate timescales are required to enable Head Teachers to consult. The extension will maintain an essential service used by children and young people in H&F which enables school aged children eat at least one nutritionally balanced meal each day.

Option 2 – Allow the current contracts to expire in July 2020 and for schools to make their own arrangements.

This option is not recommended.