---
title: "The provision of agency catering workers in prisons"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a69"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# The provision of agency catering workers in prisons

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a69

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of agency catering workers within prisons across the United Kingdom. This project, titled "The provision of agency catering workers in prisons," aims to supply temporary catering staff, such as chefs and catering assistants, to meet the needs of the prison's catering services. Scheduled to commence on the 1st of January 2026, the contract will run until the 31st of December 2030. The procurement falls within the services category and is above the financial threshold, ensuring competitive engagement. Interested parties should note the significant future notice date set for 1st October 2025.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions, particularly those with expertise in catering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to consider participation, given the suitability criteria of the contract lot. Engaging in this tender could offer substantial business growth potential through steady service provision over a multi-year period. Companies with a robust portfolio in temporary workforce management in the services sector will find this tender auspicious for expanding their operations and presence in public sector contracting.

## Notice

This procurement is for the provision of temporary catering workers e.g. chefs/catering assistants in prisons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023791-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 11:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023791-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023791-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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