Catering tenders and contracts in London
There are 9 live catering tenders in London right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers school meals, food supply and vending contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 9 live catering tenders in London we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 9 of 9 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live catering tenders in London
- Catering Provision ReviewNATIONAL ARMY MUSEUMLondon£20kCloses 9 daysSME
- Barnet Schools Cluster - Catering Tender apr27EducoLondon£400k–2.9mCloses 16 daysSME
- Search Education Trust - Catering TenderEducoLondon£2.3mCloses 17 daysSME
- Catering Tender - Haringey Schools Apr27EducoLondon£616k–2.2mCloses 30 daysSME
- Newham Cluster - Catering Tender Apr27EducoLondon£591k–12mCloses 32 daysSME
- Islip Manor High School Catering TenderIslip Manor High SchoolLondon£1Closes Not statedSME
- Park High School Catering TenderPark High School (RM&C)London£1Closes Not statedSME
- Wilson's School - Catering TenderWilson's SchoolLondon£2.7mCloses Not statedSME
- Paradigm Trust Catering ContractPARADIGM TRUSTEast of England +1Not statedCloses Not statedSME
03Who is buying
- Educo 4 live tenders
- NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM 1 live tender
- Islip Manor High School 1 live tender
- Park High School (RM&C) 1 live tender
- Wilson's School 1 live tender
04Catering contracts: common questions
How many catering tenders are live in London?
9 right now, from 6 public buyers, with 1 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in catering contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win catering contracts?
Often, yes. 9 of the 9 live tenders in London are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Cleaning & facilities
Cleaning and facilities contracts are often won on price per square metre and quality checks. Buyers commonly ask for public liability insurance of £5m or more, COSHH procedures and, increasingly, social value commitments such as paying the Real Living Wage.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.