Planning

Supply of Catering - Lot 1

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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26 May 2026 at 16:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime involves the planned supply of catering services, titled "Supply of Catering - Lot 1," targeting the industry of works with specific focus on staff, hospitality, canteen, and vending services. This process is managed by the Metropolitan Police Service, adhering to the legal framework defined in the Procurement Act 2023, with a gross estimated value of £2.4 million. The project is scheduled to commence in October 2028 and concludes in October 2033. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with a future notice anticipated to be published on 10th November 2026, indicating upcoming opportunities for interested parties to engage with this central government contract centered in London, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies capable of delivering a range of catering services tailored to public sector needs, particularly within the governmental and large-scale organisational arenas. Businesses experienced in building and managing catering operations for sizable institutions or those with a track record in similar government procurement projects would find themselves well-suited to compete. The details outlined afford potential suppliers a prime opportunity to establish or expand their clientele within central government sectors, thereby fostering growth and securing long-term partnerships over the planned five-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Catering - Lot 1

Notice Description

This procurement is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) who are the Contracting Authority as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. Supply of catering services<br>Lot 1 - Staff, Hospitality, Canteen and Vending

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049221-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2028 - 9 Oct 2033 Over 5 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
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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