Catering tenders and contracts in Northern Ireland
There are 3 live catering tenders in Northern Ireland 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 3 live catering tenders in Northern Ireland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Varies
- Suitable for SMEs
- 0 of 3 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 3
02Live catering tenders in Northern Ireland
- Nutritional Products FrameworkBelfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT)Northern Ireland£93k–9.3mCloses 2 daysFramework
- T26-125CRO Informal Catering for Mayoral EventsDerry City and Strabane District CouncilNorthern IrelandNot statedCloses 18 days
- Ready Meal Containers and Sealing FilmBelfast Health and Social Care TrustNorthern Ireland£408k–2.3mCloses 21 days
03Who is buying
- Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) 1 live tender
- Derry City and Strabane District Council 1 live tender
- Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 1 live tender
04Catering contracts: common questions
How many catering tenders are live in Northern Ireland?
3 right now, from 3 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. 0 of the 3 live tenders in Northern Ireland 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.