---
title: "TfL Operational Rail Site Catering 2025-26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ace4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-12-19"
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# TfL Operational Rail Site Catering 2025-26

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ace4

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has recently completed a procurement process titled 'TfL Operational Rail Site Catering 2025-26' aimed at maintaining catering services across 25 operational rail sites in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of canteen and catering services. The procurement method employed was a direct award to ensure service continuity as TfL develops a comprehensive specification for a future consolidated catering contract. The awarded contract, valued at £3,818,564 gross, was signed on 5th December 2025 and will run from 9th December 2025 until 31st August 2026. The primary objective is to facilitate uninterrupted service while addressing technical and logistical considerations inherent in switching suppliers at this juncture.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale catering services, particularly those with the capacity to manage multiple locations with integrated delivery processes. With TfL as the contracting authority, businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise, efficiency in service delivery, and an innovative approach to catering logistics stand well-positioned to compete for future opportunities. As this interim award emphasises the importance of maintaining high standards and continuity, businesses that are adept at providing tailored infrastructure solutions and seamless operational services could find substantial benefits in engaging with such procurements.

## Notice

This requirement is for the provision of 25 operational rail sites of TfL. This requirement is to maintain continuity of service while TfL undertakes a full procurement process for a future consolidated catering contract.

### Procurement Information

This direct award to the existing supplier is essential to ensure continuity of service while TfL conducts a compliant procurement process for a future consolidated catering contract. Additional time was required to develop a robust specification for an integrated catering solution that streamlines service delivery and delivers efficiencies, which necessitated this interim direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085083-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,182,137 |
| Contracts value | £3,182,137 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SODEXO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 16:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085083-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 13:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074773-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064227-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085083-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074773-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064227-2025
  10th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sodexo.com/

## Provenance

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