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Cafe catering services in Stratford, London, UK

British Council

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27 Aug 2026 at 16:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council intends to investigate cafe catering services for its head office in Stratford, London. The procurement will consider several possible catering service solutions and delivery models for the cafe operation. This is a services requirement covering catering provision rather than the supply of goods or construction works. The stated classification is catering services (CPV 55520000). The item records delivery across England, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West, although the title identifies Stratford, London as the head-office location. Suppliers providing workplace cafe catering, managed food service operations or related catering delivery models should consider whether their geographical coverage and operating approach fit the intended scope.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the British Council has stated an intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. It is investigating options through preliminary market engagement, with submissions expected by 14 September 2026 at 10:00am. The buyer indicates a dynamic purchasing system may be used. The estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT, or £144,000 including VAT. One planned lot covers the requirement. The planned contract period is 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030, with a possible extension to 31 August 2032, and renewal is contemplated. The lot is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

The work is likely to suit established cafe caterers, workplace food-service operators and other suppliers able to propose practical delivery models for a head-office cafe. Relevant preparation would include demonstrating experience of running or supporting workplace catering, managing daily food production and service, and adapting provision to the needs of office users. Suppliers with scalable operating models may be well placed because the buyer is considering several potential solutions rather than a single defined model. Businesses should be ready to explain their service approach, staffing, supply chain, food safety controls, customer offer and ability to operate in Stratford, London. SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises are expressly identified as suitable participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cafe catering services in Stratford, London, UK

Notice Description

To investigate the opportunities and delivery models for several potential catering service solutions at our head office location.

Planning Information

The submission deadline will be ended at 14 Sept 2026, 10:00am

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ee04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081946-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
British Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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