Dāvids Freidenfelds / Latvijas Televīzija

In February of this year, Rīga issued a call for bids for the provision of catering services to 27 educational institutions – schools and kindergartens. The tender is divided into six lots; contracts may run for up to five years, and the total estimated contract value for all lots during this period is 26.9 million euros, excluding VAT.

Under the original terms and conditions, bidders could earn points for a shorter delivery distance. In the event of a tie, preference would be give...