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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
55524000 · Catering for schools
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-62d
Apr 15, 2026 · 09:00
Knock-outs
1
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
3 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
EU procurement for the integrated catering services at the Europese School Den Haag, including meals, banqueting, and sales. The focus is on a healthy, affordable, and diverse food offering for both primary and secondary education.
Services · Open · European procedure
European1 exclusion groundsComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 55ServicesEU tender
01What is being requested
The supply of hot meals, banqueting and the management of counter and vending machine sales for the primary and secondary education locations of the Europese School Den Haag. The duration is 5 years (starting 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031) with a 3x 1-year option.
The objective of the contract is to realize a healthy assortment of food and drink in accordance with the program of requirements for the students and staff of the contracting authority, whereby the contractor takes responsibility for the administration, invoicing, and cash sales.
1Catering—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Focus strongly on the qualitative components, as the open questions are worth no less than 80 points. Ensure a detailed plan for the transition period and the menu cycle that caters to a multicultural target group. Demonstrate during the startup phase that the total budget for the new kitchen equipment is sufficient for qualitative execution.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
The contractor is responsible for cost-covering operations without financial contribution from the contracting authority.Important
There is a startup phase from award until the end of the autumn holidays 2026 for the furnishing of the kitchens.Important
All communication takes place exclusively via TenderNed; contact with employees of the contracting authority is prohibited on penalty of exclusion.Important
The bid must use the most recently provided formats to prevent exclusion.Important
The data processing agreement must be concluded within 2 months after the award.Important
04Can I take part?
Technical · 3
Structural, supplying and distributing hot meals at least 3x per week over a period of at least 3 months, for at least 200 persons, within a timeframe for delivery of a maximum of 20 minutes.Technical
Providing banqueting activities (such as meeting services and events) for one contracting authority in education.Technical
Providing catering services for one contracting authority in secondary education.Technical
Exclusion ground · 1
Declaration of no Russian involvement in accordance with EU Regulation (EU) 833/2014.Exclusion ground
05Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds (1)
- Declaration of no Russian involvement in accordance with EU Regulation (EU) 833/2014.
06Award criteria
Quality Open questions80 punten
Assessment of four components: 1. Offer and preparation (25 points), 2. Meal menu cycle (25 points), 3. Administration and service process (15 points), 4. Transition period (15 points).
Quality Tasting10 punten
Assessment of the tasting following invitation.
Price10 punten
Assessment in accordance with the submitted price sheet.
07Process & timeline
Publication
16-02-2026
Registration for site visit
24-02-2026 tot 09.00 uur
Site visit
25-02-2026, starttijd 14:00 uur
Closing of first written question round
27-02-2026 tot 09.00 uur
Publication of first memorandum of information
06-03-2026
Closing of second written question round
12-03-2026 tot 09.00 uur
Publication of second memorandum of information
19-03-2026
Tender deadline
15-04-2026 tot 09.00 uur
Sending invitation for tasting
24-04-2026
Tasting
11-05-2026 (15:00 – 17:00 uur)
Award decision
18-05-2026
Appeals period
19-05-2026 t/m 08-06-2026
Startdatum overeenkomst
1 augustus 2026
08Value in context
Estimate not published
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
09Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Appèl BVSME9618×
2Compass Group Nederland B.V.SME8711×
3V/ Business B.V.SME8713×
4Albron Nederland B.V.SME848×
5Markies Catering Advies B.V.SME806×
6CIRFOOD Netherlands B.V.SME785×
10Tender documents
Bijlage 4 Prijzenblad ESH -Catering 2026-02-16xlsxFeb 17, 2026 · 34 KB
Bijlage 2A Overeenkomst ESH -Catering 2026-02-16pdfFeb 17, 2026 · 161 KB
Bijlage 1 PvE ESH -Catering 2026-02-16pdfFeb 17, 2026 · 324 KB
Bijlage 7 overname personeel ESH -Catering 2026-02-16xlsxFeb 17, 2026 · 35 KB
Bijlage 6 Referentieverklaring ESH -Catering 2026-02-16docxFeb 17, 2026 · 63 KB
uea_572205_20260216104208pdfFeb 17, 2026 · 308 KB
Bijlage 5 Format NvI ESH -Catering 2026-02-16docxFeb 17, 2026 · 68 KB
Bijlage 8 Verklaring Russische betrokkenheid ESH -Catering 2026-02-16pdfFeb 17, 2026 · 78 KB
Aanbestedingsleidraad ESH -Catering 2026-02-16pdfFeb 17, 2026 · 318 KB
Bijlage 2C Verwerkersovereenkomst ESH -Catering 2026-02-16docxFeb 17, 2026 · 185 KB
Bijlage 3 Algemene Inkoopvoorwaarden Stichting Het Rijnlands LyceumpdfFeb 17, 2026 · 116 KB
Bijlage 9 inventarislijst huidige cateraar ESH -Catering 2026-02-16xlsxFeb 17, 2026 · 28 KB
11Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 426> Het betreft een Europese openbare procedure voor WMO-vervoer, leerlingenvervoer, participatiewetvervoer en lokaal vervoer, plus Advies 290> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbesteding van RAW-raamovereenkomst met een looptijd van één jaar voor rioolreiniging en rioolinspectieAdvies 111> Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure voor vogeltellingen. Als een door de aanbestedende dienst betrokken beoordelaar op de vAdvies 84> Openbaar nationale aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst voor vertaaldiensten. IIB dienst en gebondenheid aan algemenAdvies 83> Openbaar nationale aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst voor vertaaldiensten. IIB dienst en gebondenheid aan algemen
12Frequently asked questions
What are the main responsibilities of the contractor?
The contractor is responsible for their own personnel organization, the assortment composition of the meal, counter, and beverage provision, the banqueting, the administration regarding the meal provision, the submission of a food safety plan, the monthly invoicing to parents, and the cash transactions.
Which matters are explicitly outside the scope of this catering contract?
The placement, supply, ordering of ingredients for, and the maintenance of hot beverage machines is outside the scope of the contract. Additionally, the supply of food and drink for the purpose of lessons is not included.
Which suitability requirements must a bidder meet?
Bidders must have at least 2 years of experience in school catering or similar educational institutions, possess proof of a valid HACCP certification or an equivalent quality management system, and possess business administration that supports invoicing and cash systems.
What is the nature of the food provision to be supplied?
The goal is to realize a healthy assortment of food and drink for the students and staff, whereby the delivery must fully comply with the program of requirements (PvE) in Annex 1.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
13Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 879K
€ 879K
median
€ 3,0 mln
€ 3,0 mln
p75
€ 5,7 mln
€ 5,7 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 55 · diensten n=152