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Catering/Front of House Services 2026

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 14:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

14 May 2026 at 14:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 May 2026 at 14:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

14 May 2026 at 12:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

14 May 2026 at 12:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is initiating an open procedure for the procurement of catering and front-of-house services for their London location. Titled "Catering/Front of House Services 2026", this tender aligns with services in the canteen and catering industry (CPV 55500000). This procurement is in the planning stage with the contract period set to span from 3rd July 2027 to 2nd July 2030. A future notice for this opportunity is anticipated by 1st August 2026. This contract is above threshold, indicating its significant value and potential interest in the market.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hospitality services, particularly those adept in managing high-volume environments like corporate dining and executive floor settings. Companies that are well-versed in delivering comprehensive catering solutions in the UK would find themselves well-suited for this opportunity. The open procedure method underscores the FCA's commitment to accessibility, allowing a broad spectrum of qualified service providers, including SMEs, to participate in this competitive process. The emphasis on open communication channels through planned notices further provides interested parties ample opportunity to prepare and align their proposals strategically.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering/Front of House Services 2026

Notice Description

Catering Restaurant and Coffee bar service Hospitality (incl. dining and exec floor)

Planning Information

Spring Release Test 1 - UK2 Publication Updating Procurement Reference

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048987-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2027 - 2 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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