---
title: "Catering/Front of House Services 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0698af"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Catering/Front of House Services 2026

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0698af

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is initiating an open procedure for the procurement of catering and front-of-house services for their London location. Titled "Catering/Front of House Services 2026", this tender aligns with services in the canteen and catering industry (CPV 55500000). This procurement is in the planning stage with the contract period set to span from 3rd July 2027 to 2nd July 2030. A future notice for this opportunity is anticipated by 1st August 2026. This contract is above threshold, indicating its significant value and potential interest in the market.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hospitality services, particularly those adept in managing high-volume environments like corporate dining and executive floor settings. Companies that are well-versed in delivering comprehensive catering solutions in the UK would find themselves well-suited for this opportunity. The open procedure method underscores the FCA's commitment to accessibility, allowing a broad spectrum of qualified service providers, including SMEs, to participate in this competitive process. The emphasis on open communication channels through planned notices further provides interested parties ample opportunity to prepare and align their proposals strategically.

## Notice

Catering Restaurant and Coffee bar service Hospitality (incl. dining and exec floor)

### Planning Information

Spring Release Test 1 - UK2 Publication
Updating Procurement Reference

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048987-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2027 - 2 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048987-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 14:14 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044461-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 14:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044459-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 12:57 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044377-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 12:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044344-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048987-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044461-2026
  14th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044459-2026
  14th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044377-2026
  14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044344-2026
  14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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