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Catering Service (non staff)for New Wave Federation Primary Schools

New Wave Federation£2.4mLondonCloses 23 November 2026

New Wave Federation seeks a contractor to provide non-staff catering services for their primary schools. The contract lasts two years with a two-year extension option, with a maximum budget of £600,000 per annum.

Ice Cream Concession, Towneley Park

Burnley Borough Council£320kNorth WestCloses 23 November 2026

Burnley Borough Council seeks a concessionaire to sell ice cream, confectionery and cold drinks from mobile vans in Towneley Park, Burnley. The contract runs from 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2032, requiring tenderers to submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, Form of Tender, and certificates of non-collusion.

Catering Services

CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST£850kSouth WestCloses 23 November 2026

Connect Academy Trust seeks catering providers for nine schools in Plymouth, Torquay and Newton Abbott, covering daily meals, hospitality and nutritional compliance. Bidders must demonstrate education sector experience, financial stability, safeguarding compliance and TUPE experience, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2027.

Project to Improve School Food Procurement Practices

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS£2mLondonCloses 25 November 2026

DEFRA seeks to improve school food procurement practices in England to enhance sustainability, reduce waste, and engage pupils with the food system. No special requirements are stated.

Ice Cream Products and Equipment

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council£3.7mSouth WestCloses 25 November 2026

BCP Council seeks suppliers for ice cream products and equipment for seafront trading outlets, Upton Country Park, Queens Park Café, King's Park Leisure facilities, and museums. The contract is split into two lots for impulse and scoop ice cream, allowing bidders to tender for one or both.

Newham Cluster - Catering Tender Apr27

Educo£11.6mLondonCloses 27 November 2026

Educo seeks a catering provider for term-time school lunches across seven schools in the London Borough of Newham. The tender is split into seven lots with independent selection per school, and bidders must complete a Stage 1 questionnaire via the mytenders portal.

Procurement Coffee and Vending Equipment, Consumables, Maintenance Services and a Replenishing Service for Coffee and Vending machines

Velindre University NHS Trust£1WalesCloses 27 November 2026

Velindre University NHS Trust requires a fully managed coffee and vending solution, including equipment supply, maintenance, and consumables, for the New Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. The contract runs for three years with three one-year extension options, requiring 24/7 service and compliance with food safety and sustainability standards.

National Framework Agreement for Total Food Management

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST£45mGG; IM; JECloses 30 November 2026

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a single supplier for end-to-end food and beverage procurement, distribution, preparation, waste management, and reporting for public sector organisations. No special requirements are stated.

University of York Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Fresh Meat and Non-Food

University Of York£1.3mYorkshire and the HumberCloses 1 December 2026

University of York Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Fresh Meat and Non-Food (Packaging & Disposables)

The Kemnal Academies Trust Tender for Catering Services

The Kemnal Academies Trust£17.2mLondonCloses 2 December 2026

The Kemnal Academies Trust seeks a contractor to provide catering services across its 45 academies in the South East of England, split into five lots. The contract runs for three years from 1 August 2027, with options to extend for one plus one years.

CA18626 - The Kemnal Academies Trust Tender for Catering Services

The Kemnal Academies Trust£17.2mUKCloses 2 December 2026

The Kemnal Academies Trust seeks a contractor to provide catering services across 45 academies in the South East of England, split into five regional lots. Bidders must register on MultiQuote, with a 3-year contract starting 1 August 2027 plus two one-year extension options.

Meals on Wheels

Tower Hamlets£3mLondonCloses 2 December 2026

Tower Hamlets seeks a supplier to deliver daily hot meals to residents within the borough to address food insecurity and social isolation. The contract runs for three years, and bidders must demonstrate a proven track record, logistical capacity, and the ability to meet rigorous nutritional and dietary standards.

FLARE – Guest-side behavioural interventions to reduce plate waste (Europe and India)

Waste & Resources Action ProgrammeValue not statedWest MidlandsCloses 2 December 2026

WRAP seeks an organisation with applied behavioural science expertise to design and evaluate guest-side interventions reducing plate waste across up to 20 pilot sites in Europe and India. The work involves remote collaboration with local partners in hotel, banquet, and corporate catering settings. No special requirements are stated.

Bourne Education Trust - Catering Apr27

Educo£21.1mSouth East; LondonCloses 4 December 2026

Educo seeks a term-time catering service for Bourne Education Trust, providing quality, nutritionally balanced meals to pupils, staff, and visitors. No special requirements are stated.

West Midlands Academy Trust Tender for Catering Services

West Midlands Academy Trust£1.7mWest MidlandsCloses 7 December 2026

West Midlands Academy Trust seeks a contractor to provide catering services at Kings Norton Girls' School and Hall Green School in Birmingham. The contract runs for three years from 1 August 2027, with optional one-year extensions based on KPIs, and is valued at £1,723,917.

CA18642 - West Midlands Academy Trust Tender for Catering Services

West Midlands Academy Trust£1.7mUKCloses 7 December 2026

West Midlands Academy Trust seeks a contractor to provide catering services at Kings Norton Girls' School and Hall Green School in Birmingham. The contract runs for three years from August 2027 with a potential two-year extension, and bidders must register on the MultiQuote platform to access the opportunity.

NEPO407 - Food Supply

The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)£200mNorth East; North WestCloses 7 December 2026

NEPO seeks a multi-supplier framework to supply and distribute food products to schools, care settings, and other public sector establishments across the North East of England. Bidders must select from five specific lots covering areas like fresh produce and dairy, and provide fully managed supply arrangements including ordering, delivery, and account management.

CA18662 - Ignite Learning Partnership Tender for Catering Contract

Ignite Learning Partnership£1.5mUKCloses 14 December 2026

Ignite Learning Partnership seeks a contractor to provide catering services for five primary schools in the Wolverhampton area. The contract runs for three years from 1 September 2027, with potential one-year extensions based on KPIs, and requires registration on the MultiQuote platform to bid.

Ignite Learning Partnership Tender for Catering Contract

Ignite Learning Partnership£1.5mWest MidlandsCloses 14 December 2026

Ignite Learning Partnership seeks a contractor to provide catering services for five primary schools in the Wolverhampton area. The contract runs for three years from 1 September 2027, with potential one-year extensions based on KPIs, and no specific accreditations or lot structures are stated.

Invitation to Tender for the Management of the Catering Services (Framework Agreement) at Blackdown Education Partnership

BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPValue not statedSouth WestCloses 5 January 2027

Blackdown Education Partnership seeks a catering provider for six secondary schools in Devon and Somerset, with some sites also serving primary pupils. The contract begins on 12 April 2027, but no specific accreditations, framework details, or contract length are stated.

CA18660 - Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services

Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust£2.1mUKCloses 8 January 2027

Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT seeks a contractor to provide catering services at ten primary schools in the Blackpool and Preston areas of Lancashire. Bidders must register on MultiQuote to access the competition, and the contract runs for three years from July 2027 with potential one-year extensions based on KPIs.

Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT Tender for Catering Services

Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust£2.1mNorth WestCloses 8 January 2027

Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic MAT seeks a contractor to provide catering services at ten primary schools in the Blackpool and Preston areas of Lancashire. The contract runs for three years from 24 July 2027, with potential one-year extensions based on KPI achievement, and no specific accreditations or framework requirements are stated.

Ashford Arts Centre Operator

Ashford Borough Council£12.6mSouth EastCloses 8 January 2027

Ashford Borough Council seeks a long-term partner to manage and operate the new Ashford Arts Centre in Ashford town centre via a concession arrangement. The contract runs for 25 years, and bidders must develop their own financial assumptions as the stated value is not a guarantee.

St Michael's CE High School ~ Catering Tender

St Michael's CE High SchoolValue not statedNorth WestCloses 26 February 2027

St Michael's CE High School in Chorley, Lancashire, seeks a supplier to provide catering services for the school. The contract runs for three years with options to extend for two further years, and bidders must respond via the specified eSourcing portal.

Recently closed

Catering Provision Review

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM£20kLondonClosed

The Museum wishes to review its current onsite catering offer and is seeking to appoint a specialist catering advisor to help deliver the Museum's wider vision for supporting commercial development and improving the visitor experience.