--- title: "Meals on Wheels" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06640e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06640e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06640e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06640e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2026-06-10" --- # Meals on Wheels Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06640e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06640e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06640e.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the tender stage of procuring catering services for its 'Meals on Wheels' initiative. Aiming to deliver daily, nutritious meals to residents, this contract focuses on addressing food insecurity and reducing social isolation. The procurement falls under the category of catering and welfare services, with a regional focus on London and its neighbouring boroughs. The tender, identified by the number CE6148 and valued at £3,000,000 (net), operates under an open procedure as per the legislative basis of UKPGA 2023/54. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by the submission deadline of 10th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 12th October 2026 and is estimated to conclude by 12th October 2028, with the potential for a 12-month extension. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for food suppliers with robust logistical capabilities, particularly those in proximity to London. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, culturally adaptable meals that adhere to nutritional standards will find this an ideal prospect for business growth. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to apply, indicating the project’s inclusivity of diverse business types. The successful bidder will be selected based on a balanced assessment of quality, social value, and pricing, providing a comprehensive platform for suppliers to demonstrate their capacity and innovation in service delivery. ## Notice This service will provide a selected group of residents with daily, nutritious hot meals delivered straight to their homes, primarily to address food insecurity and, secondarily, to ease social isolation. Therefore, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a food supplier with a proven track record, within the borough or direct neighbouring boroughs, with the logistical capacity to sustain a reliable, high-quality delivery service. All meals must meet rigorous nutritional standards and accommodate a wide range of dietary and cultural requirements, while offering residents daily choice and flexibility in meal selection. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension at the discretion of the Council ### Planning Information The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to provide advance notice to the marketplace for the upcoming tender opportunity. The intention of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is to engage with potential providers to help the Council understand the current market and to help develop a robust and attractive tender and to identify interested providers to ensure the submission of strong bids. Providers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise should register their interest free of charge via the Proactis Procurement Portal www.londontenders.org (Project Reference No. DN804600) where the Market Engagement Brief containing further details, along with the questions, will be available. Suppliers should submit their responses to the questions via the Proactis message function no later than 5pm on Friday 27th March 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054577-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | 2029-05-11 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLI4 Inner London - East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 10 Jun 2026 at 09:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054577-2026 - 10 Jun 2026 at 09:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054566-2026 - 6 Mar 2026 at 12:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020345-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054577-2026 10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054566-2026 10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020345-2026 6th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.londontenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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