Planning

Catering Disposables - Request for Information

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 16:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords are currently in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Catering Disposables - Request for Information". This process pertains to the central government public authority sector and is focused on acquiring disposable catering supplies for the Parliamentary Estate. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement aims to gather information from potential suppliers to support catering services across both Houses. The deadline for responses to this Request for Information (RFI) is set for the 17th of February, 2026, and submissions are to be made via the procurement portal, Atamis. The planned start for the contract is the 11th of May, 2026, with a potential end date on the 10th of May, 2028, and the possibility of renewal extending up to 2030.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of disposable catering items, valued at a gross amount of £1,560,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to fulfil this requirement are especially encouraged to participate, given the project's scale and visibility. Engaging in this tender process can facilitate business growth by securing a contract with a prestigious governmental institution, enhancing the company's portfolio and potentially leading to further business opportunities within the public sector. Businesses experienced in providing a wide range of disposable items for food preparation, service, and takeaway functions will find this tender particularly fitting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Disposables - Request for Information

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (the Authority) are seeking information from potential suppliers regarding the provision of Catering Disposables to the Parliamentary Estate. The Authority requires the provision of Catering Disposables to supply its catering outlets across both Houses in the Parliamentary Estate. This requirement covers both Houses and includes the supply of a broad range of disposable items used in food preparation, service, and takeaway functions. This RFI is issued solely for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to procure any goods or services. The Authority invites responses from suppliers with relevant experience and capability to meet this requirement. Responses to this Request for Information should be submitted via our procurement portal, Atamis. To register, please visit: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.

Planning Information

Responses to this Request for Information should be submitted via our procurement portal, Atamis. To register, please visit: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009598-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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