---
title: "School Meals and Catering at Shire Hall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069cf2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# School Meals and Catering at Shire Hall

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069cf2

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is embarking on a planned procurement process for "School Meals and Catering at Shire Hall," with an industry category focusing on canteen and catering services. The council, a sub-central government public authority, is located in Gloucester, UK, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage as of 20th May 2026. The contract, classified under CPV code 55500000, aims to provide meals for schools across Gloucestershire and includes hospitality and café facilities at Shire Hall. The estimated contract value is £44 million, with a gross amount of £52.8 million. The planned contract period is from 29th July 2028 to 28th July 2032, with provisions for future notice communications by 1st January 2027.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in large-scale food service operations and catering services. Businesses with expertise in providing school meal services or managing hospitality facilities stand to benefit significantly, given the scope and value of the contract. Entrepreneurs with robust logistics for service delivery across a variety of locations within the Gloucestershire area will find this tender particularly attractive. The pre-planned nature of this procurement allows interested businesses ample time to prepare competitive bids, fostering opportunities to expand their footprint in the public service sector.

## Notice

Provision of meals for schools across Gloucestershire to include the provision of hospitality and cafe facilities at Shire Hall

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046196-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2028 - 28 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046196-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046196-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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