Catering tenders and contracts in Wales
There is 1 live catering tender in Wales 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 1 live catering tender in Wales we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 1 of 1 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live catering tenders in Wales
- Procurement Coffee and Vending Equipment, Consumables, Maintenance Services and a Replenishing Service for Coffee and Vending machinesVelindre University NHS TrustWales£1Closes 32 daysSME
03Who is buying
- Velindre University NHS Trust 1 live tender
04Catering contracts: common questions
How many catering tenders are live in Wales?
1 right now, from 1 public buyer, with 0 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. 1 of the 1 live tenders in Wales 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.