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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking tenders for an "Events Catering Provision at Corporate Sites". This procurement falls under the canteen and catering services industry category and is open to a below-threshold, open competition. The primary location for this project is in the United Kingdom, specifically Walthamstow, at the Waltham Forest Town Hall. The tender stage is currently active, with a closing deadline for submissions set for 5th August 2026. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically, with the enquiry period closing a day before on the 4th of August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses to expand their portfolio by joining the list of approved caterers for council events, including meetings, events, and weddings. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria specified. The contract period begins on 2nd October 2026 and offers potential for renewal up to 1st October 2029, providing stable, long-term collaboration prospects for businesses capable of delivering high-quality catering services at competitive prices. The procurement process evaluates bidders based on a combination of quality (60%) and price (40%) criteria, thereby encouraging diverse enterprises to compete.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Events Catering Provision at Corporate Sites

Notice Description

The Catering Provider will deliver a catering service for council meetings, events, and weddings across the council estate of venues and offices, including Fellowship Square. They will join a list of approved caterers, which event organisers and wedding couples will be able to book.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064472-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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