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Catering contracts ending soon

189 catering contracts with UK councils, the NHS, housing associations, schools and government end in the next 12 months. Most are either extended or tendered again, usually 3–9 months before the end date. Here is who buys them, what they’re worth and who holds them now.

189Ending in 12 months

62Trades

20Worth £1m+ (listed)

£332kTypical value

01Catering contracts ending soonest first

The Supply of Premium Cakes for HospitalityThe University of Bath£80kHeld by Cakesmiths Group Limited
EndsDecember 2026
G&R/Regional Food Sector Development ProjectBristol City Council£239kHeld by Future Food Partnership
EndsDecember 2026
Catering at Tile Barn and Runways EndHampshire County Council£1.3mHeld by Waterside Alliance Limited
EndsDecember 2026
Sandwiches Food-to-GoNottinghamshire County Council£480kHeld by Tiffin Sandwiches
EndsDecember 2026
The Manor Trust: Outsourced Catering ServicesThe Manor Trust£2mHeld by Olive Dining Limited
EndsDecember 2026
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Lot 6 - East MidlandsUniversity of Nottingham£1.8mHeld by Start Fresh Limited
EndsDecember 2026
Hove Park School ~ Catering Services TenderHove Park School£1.1mHeld by Innovate Services
EndsDecember 2026
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Trust ~ Catering TenderOur Lady of Walsingham Catholic Trust£585kHolder not published
EndsDecember 2026
The Supply and Delivery of Milk to Schools and Other EstablishmentsTelford & Wrekin Council£490kHeld by Johal Dairies
EndsDecember 2026
Catering ServiceCheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire£300kHeld by Atalian Servest Food Co Ltd
EndsDecember 2026
Catering Equipment Maintenance and RepairSunderland City Council£287kHeld by Upnorth Engineering Services Limited
EndsDecember 2026
Supply and Delivery of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen FoodsStaffordshire County Council£180kHeld by Blakemore Food Service Limited
EndsDecember 2026
Fresh Bread and Morning GoodsHalton Borough Council£144kHeld by Morris Quality Bakers
EndsDecember 2026
Breaded and Coated Chicken ProductsUniversity of Nottingham£100kHeld by Theos Food CO. Limited
EndsDecember 2026
Caribbean ConceptsThe University of Nottingham£25kHeld by Grace Foods UK Limited T/A Funnybones Foosdervice
EndsDecember 2026
Coffee Mobile VansUniversity of Nottingham£10kHeld by Cafeology Limited
EndsDecember 2026
Multi-Temperature Food 2025Norse Commercial Services Limited£23mHolder not published
EndsJanuary 2027
Soft DrinksRoyal Northern College of Music£102kHeld by Coca Cola European Partners
EndsJanuary 2027
Tier 2 Stop Smoking Vaping As A Quit AidEast Riding of Yorkshire Council£75kHeld by Totally Wicked
EndsJanuary 2027
Mole Valley District Council - Provision of Alcoholic BeveragesMole Valley District Council£240kHeld by LWC Trading Limited
EndsJanuary 2027

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Supply of Miscellaneous ItemsLichfield District Council£90kHolder not published
EndsJanuary 2027
Supply of wines and spiritsRoyal Northern College of Music£136kHeld by LWC Drinks
EndsJanuary 2027
Supply of Meat Products 064Manchester City Council£342kHeld by Birtwistles Catering Butchers
EndsJanuary 2027
Provision of Emergency Feeding for Operational Events, Buffets and Sandwiches for ResaleSouth Yorkshire Police Headquarters£100kHeld by Tiffin Sandwiches
EndsJanuary 2027
Innovative CateringNorth Yorkshire Council£69kHeld by 2 suppliers
EndsJanuary 2027
Food & BeveragesLancashire Constabulary£781kHeld by 2 suppliers
EndsFebruary 2027
St Wilfrid's CE Academy Contract for Catering ServicesSt Wilfrid's Church of England Academy£1.1mHolder not published
EndsFebruary 2027
Sebert Wood Catering ContractSebert Wood Community Primary School£400kHeld by Lunchtime Company Ltd
EndsFebruary 2027
Catering EquipmentLancashire Constabulary£99kHeld by Millers Grinding & Tinning Ltd
EndsFebruary 2027
Catering Concession at Hamworthy ParkBournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council£80kHeld by Loco poole ltd
EndsFebruary 2027
Retail Provider for HopetownDarlington Borough Council£30kHeld by Judges Bakery
EndsFebruary 2027
Tegg's Nose Country Park Concession ContractCheshire East Council£45kHeld by The Nose Cafe Ltd
EndsMarch 2027
Digital Bedside MenuBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£219kHeld by Synbiotix Solutions Limited
EndsMarch 2027
Provisions of Custody Services including ambient mealsThe Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire£9mHeld by Mitie Care and Custody Limited
EndsMarch 2027
Stour and Vale Academy Trust Outsourced Catering ServicesStour Vale Academy Trust£5.9mHolder not published
EndsMarch 2027
St Michael's Church of England High School ~ Catering TenderSt Michael's Church of England High School£1.8mHeld by Mellors Catering Service
EndsMarch 2027
Cardinal Pole Catholic School ~ Catering TenderCardinal Pole Catholic School£1.6mHeld by Compass Contract Service Ltd Trading as ESS Government Serv
EndsMarch 2027
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls ~ Catering TenderMaidstone Grammar School for Girls£1.3mHeld by Cucina Restaurants
EndsMarch 2027
Supply and Distribution of Fresh and Cooked MeatTelford & Wrekin Council£1mHeld by John Sheppard Butchers
EndsMarch 2027
Cambridge City Council - Brewery Contract for Corn Exchange and GuildhallCambridge City Council£800kHeld by Greene King Brewing & Retailing Limited
EndsMarch 2027
LMB Catering ServicesUK Research & Innovation£700kHeld by Elior Plc Ltd
EndsMarch 2027
Supply of various food for SWYTSwyt£700kHeld by BFS Group Ltd
EndsMarch 2027
Purchase of Catering EquipmentLeicestershire County Council£550kHeld by Hatherley Commercial Serviced Ltd
EndsMarch 2027
Stockport Council - Provision of Catering Services: Invitation To TenderStockport Metropolitan Borough Council£550kHeld by Mosaic Bramall Ltd
EndsMarch 2027
Provision of Food and Consumables (South Yorkshire Police)South Yorkshire Police Headquarters£403kHeld by Turner Price Ltd
EndsMarch 2027
Catering ServicesNursing and Midwifery Council£359kHeld by Elior UK Holdings Limited
EndsMarch 2027
Light Refreshment Concessions ParksSouthampton City Council£350kHeld by 3 suppliers
EndsMarch 2027
Food to Go - SandwichesMidlands Partnership Foundation Trust£320kHeld by Tiffin Sandwiches
EndsMarch 2027
catering food & BeveragesWest Northamptonshire Council£150kHeld by Hopwells Limited
EndsMarch 2027
Online Cashless Payment System for HES Catering ServiceLondon Borough of Havering£140kHeld by Parent Pay
EndsMarch 2027
Ice Cream Concession at Stokes BayGosport Borough Council£100kHeld by Warren's Ice Cream Limited
EndsMarch 2027
Ice Cream Concession at Lee-On-The-SolentGosport Borough Council£100kHeld by Warren's Ice Cream Limited
EndsMarch 2027
Catering ServicesWest Mercia Police Procurement Department£100kHolder not published
EndsMarch 2027
Marinated Chicken Meats - Meal SolutionLeeds City Council£80kHeld by Chicken Joes Limited trading as Love Joes
EndsMarch 2027
Meal Delivery ServiceLuton Council£75kHeld by Apetito Limited
EndsMarch 2027
Provision of Retail SandwichesBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust£60kHeld by Luncheon Express
EndsMarch 2027
Gas Catering Equipment and Gas BoilersLifecycle Management Group Limited£42kHeld by Gas Services Assured Ltd
EndsMarch 2027
Staploe Education Trust - School Catering ServicesMatriculate Consulting Ltd£3mHeld by Compass Group UK & Ireland trading as Chartwells
EndsApril 2027
Supply of frozen foods and deliveryPeterborough City Council£30kHolder not published
EndsApril 2027
Catering - Dry, Chilled and Frozen FoodsWest Sussex County Council£1.4mHeld by Bidfood Foodservice Limited
EndsApril 2027
Provision of Chilled, Ambient, and Frozen Catering ProvisionThe Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire£54kHeld by Brake Bros Foodservice
EndsApril 2027
Procurement and Contract Management Support for Catering and Cleaning ServicesEspo£175kHeld by 22 suppliers
EndsApril 2027
Myerscough College - Grocery Frozen and Chilled ProductsThe University Caterers Organisation Limited£555kHeld by Bidfood Foodservice Limited
EndsApril 2027
Chefs Job UK limited - Judges Lodging Catering ContractMinistry of Justice£900kHeld by Chefs Jobs UK Limited
EndsApril 2027
Rising Star Limited - Judges Lodgings Catering ServicesMinistry of Justice£800kHeld by Rising Star Catering Limited, -
EndsApril 2027
Grafters Group Limited - Judges Lodgings Catering servicesMinistry of Justice£800kHeld by Grafters Group Limited
EndsApril 2027
Milk, dairy and bread for retail outlets at HRICalderdale & Huddersfield Solutions Ltd£150kHeld by Mulithope Ltd t/a Paynes Foodservice
EndsApril 2027
Supply of Frozen FoodsEast Riding of Yorkshire Council£7.7mHeld by Hopwells Limited
EndsApril 2027
Supply of Groceries, Ambient and Chilled Goods, Fresh Fruit and VegetablesEast Riding of Yorkshire Council£6mHeld by Turner Price Ltd
EndsApril 2027
Swift - Heavy Catering Equipment Lot 1AMinistry of Justice£2mHeld by Swift Foodservice Equipment Limited
EndsApril 2027
Swift - Heavy Catering EquipmentMinistry of Justice£1mHeld by Swift Foodservice Equipment Limited
EndsApril 2027
Butchery: Supply of Fresh and Frozen MeatEast Riding of Yorkshire Council£937kHeld by J.W. Young Limited
EndsApril 2027
Corsair - Heavy Catering Equipment Reprocurement 2025-2027 - Lot 1EMinistry of Justice£500kHeld by Corsair Engineering Ltd
EndsApril 2027
BAS Catering ServicesUK Research & Innovation£330kHeld by Aramark
EndsApril 2027
Catering Services Eden GardensHabinteg Housing Association Limited£115kHeld by Radar Catering Limited
EndsMay 2027
Vaping ServiceMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust£175kHeld by Evapo Ltd
EndsMay 2027
Vaping ServiceMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust£116kHeld by Evapo Ltd
EndsMay 2027
Food Vending Services at RSH HospitalNHS Property Services Limited£29kHeld by Pelican Rouge Coffee Solutions Ltd
EndsMay 2027
Coffee Machine LeasePension Protection Fund£99kHeld by Pelican Rouge Coffee Solutions Ltd
EndsMay 2027
Blood Glucose & Ketone MonitoringUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust£1.3mHeld by Nova Biomedical
EndsMay 2027
Catering and Cleaning Managed ServiceUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust£128mHeld by Serco Group
EndsMay 2027
Vending Services - WUTHWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust£400kHeld by Refreshment Systems Limited
EndsMay 2027
Provision of single portion Ready MealsNorth Somerset Council£350kHeld by Apetito Limited
EndsMay 2027
Coffee 066-2024 Supply of Coffee Products at Manchester Central Convention ComplexLuke Sheldon£210kHeld by DC 7 Vending Limited
EndsMay 2027
Provision of Multi-Temperature Food SupplySynchronicity Care Ltd£334kHeld by NH Case Ltd
EndsJune 2027
Sandwiches Retail & PatientsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust£578kHeld by Raynor Foods
EndsJune 2027
Food and Drinks Vending ProvisionWest Yorkshire Combined Authority£330kHeld by Pelican Rouge Coffee Solutions Ltd
EndsJune 2027
TEN-2324-034-Provision of Coffee ServicesNational Employment Savings Trust£55kHeld by Ethical Direct Ltd T/A The Office Coffee Company
EndsJune 2027
Patient and Retail SandwichesThe East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust£186kHeld by Tiffin Sandwiches
EndsJune 2027
The Supply and Delivery of Ready Made Sandwiches, Wraps and PaninisKirklees Council£935kHeld by Tiffin Sandwiches
EndsJune 2027
Supply of Beers, Wines and Spirits, Bar Equipment and ServicesEast Riding of Yorkshire Council£927kHeld by Molson Coors Brewing Company Ltd
EndsJune 2027
The Supply and Delivery of Grocery SuppliesKirklees Council£790kHeld by Total Foodservice Solutions Limited
EndsJune 2027
Supply of Individual Frozen MealsLeeds City Council£780kHeld by Apetito Limited
EndsJune 2027
Frozen Ready Meals - St Luke's and St Patrick's Care HomesHalton Borough Council£632kHeld by Apetito Limited
EndsJune 2027
Ambient MealsLancashire Constabulary£398kHeld by Bidfood Foodservice Limited
EndsJune 2027
Operational Meals for West Yorkshire PoliceYorkshire and Humber Police Procurement£327kHolder not published
EndsJune 2027
Provision of Frozen Ready Meals - Community Meals ServiceHalton Borough Council£320kHeld by Apetito Limited
EndsJune 2027
Vending MachinesLancashire Constabulary£152kHeld by North West Vending Limited
EndsJune 2027
Supply & Distribution of Ambient MealsYorkshire and Humber Police Procurement£100kHeld by BFS Group Ltd
EndsJune 2027
Supply & Distribution of Ambient MealsYorkshire and Humber Police Procurement£93kHeld by BFS Group Ltd
EndsJune 2027

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02Contracts ending by trade

All trades 12179 Software 1557 IT support 1109 Construction 1086 Passenger transport 957 Healthcare 776 Training 766 Architect and surveying 707 Facilities management 644 Fleet and vehicle 585 Environmental services 466 Finance and audit 377 Marketing and print 373 Business support 353 Leisure and culture 344 Consultancy 339 Highways and civil engineering 330 Research and evaluation 300 Telecoms 271 Recruitment 243 Medical equipment 229 Cleaning 222 Social care 209 Waste and recycling 200 Legal services 199 Catering 189 Furniture 166 Laboratory and diagnostics 160 Electrical 157 IT hardware 152 Grounds maintenance 140 Demolition and groundworks 137 Medical consumables 135 Machinery and equipment 124 Courier and logistics 121 Plumbing and heating 101 Energy and utilities 101 CCTV and alarm 98 Mental health 95 Fire safety 92 Property and estates 91 Housing repairs and voids 86 Security 84 Office supplies 83 Uniform and PPE 79 Roofing 72 Cyber security 71 Events 68 Public health 61 Lift maintenance 60 Renewable energy 60 Painting and decorating 57 Care home 54 Pharmaceutical 51 Supported living 37 Temporary accommodation 36 Children's services 30 Domiciliary and home care 26 Translation and interpreting 25 Play and sports equipment 19 Pest control 18 Education and early years 18 Laundry and linen 17

03Common questions

What happens when a public sector contract ends?

The buyer usually either uses an extension option written into the contract or runs a new procurement. If it goes back out to tender, the new notice normally appears 3–9 months before the end date, and the tender window itself is often only a few weeks.

How can I prepare for a contract that's about to be re-tendered?

Check the buyer's past notices for the pass/fail rules they used (turnover, insurance, accreditations), get missing certificates in place early, and make sure you're registered on the buyer's portal and the Central Digital Platform. When the new notice is published you then only need to write the bid.

Where does this data come from?

From contract award notices published on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender, refreshed every night. It lists 12,179 contracts worth at least £10k that end in the next 12 months. End dates are the ones published at award; buyers can extend or end contracts early.