Catering tenders and contracts in Yorkshire and the Humber
There are 3 live catering tenders in Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Yorkshire and the Humber we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 3 of 3 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live catering tenders in Yorkshire and the Humber
- Effect of probiotics on Campylobacter colonisation within the broiler gutFood Standards AgencyYorkshire and the Humber£500kCloses 35 daysSME
- Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools ~ Catering TenderDane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior SchoolsYorkshire and the HumberNot statedCloses 144 daysSME
- Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust Catering TenderThrive Co-operative Learning Trust (RM&C)Yorkshire and the Humber£1Closes Not statedSME
03Who is buying
- Food Standards Agency 1 live tender
- Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools 1 live tender
- Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust (RM&C) 1 live tender
04Catering contracts: common questions
How many catering tenders are live in Yorkshire and the Humber?
3 right now, from 3 public buyers, 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. 3 of the 3 live tenders in Yorkshire and the Humber 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.