Catering tenders and contracts in the North West
There are 5 live catering tenders in the North West 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 5 live catering tenders in the North West we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 5.1 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 4 of 5 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 5
02Live catering tenders in the North West
- Invitation To Tender for The Supply & Distribution of Hot Pasta & Sauce Bar ConceptThe Bolton Impact TrustNorth West£5.5mCloses 14 daysSME
- Ice Cream Concession, Towneley ParkBurnley Borough CouncilNorth West£320kCloses 28 daysSME
- National Framework Agreement for Total Food ManagementCOUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTNorth West£45mCloses 35 daysFrameworkSME
- Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management ServicesGovernment Commercial AgencyNorth West£36250mCloses 43 days
- Wellacre Academy ~ Catering TenderWellacre AcademyNorth WestNot statedCloses 102 daysSME
03Who is buying
- The Bolton Impact Trust 1 live tender
- Burnley Borough Council 1 live tender
- COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST 1 live tender
- Government Commercial Agency 1 live tender
- Wellacre Academy 1 live tender
04Catering contracts: common questions
How many catering tenders are live in the North West?
5 right now, from 5 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. 4 of the 5 live tenders in the North West are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). 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.