---
title: "Cafe catering services in Stratford, London, UK"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ee04"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "British Council"
published: "2026-08-27"
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# Cafe catering services in Stratford, London, UK

Buyer: British Council  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ee04

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## Summary

The British Council intends to investigate cafe catering services for its head office in Stratford, London. The procurement will consider several possible catering service solutions and delivery models for the cafe operation. This is a services requirement covering catering provision rather than the supply of goods or construction works. The stated classification is catering services (CPV 55520000). The item records delivery across England, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West, although the title identifies Stratford, London as the head-office location. Suppliers providing workplace cafe catering, managed food service operations or related catering delivery models should consider whether their geographical coverage and operating approach fit the intended scope.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the British Council has stated an intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. It is investigating options through preliminary market engagement, with submissions expected by 14 September 2026 at 10:00am. The buyer indicates a dynamic purchasing system may be used. The estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT, or £144,000 including VAT. One planned lot covers the requirement. The planned contract period is 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030, with a possible extension to 31 August 2032, and renewal is contemplated. The lot is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

The work is likely to suit established cafe caterers, workplace food-service operators and other suppliers able to propose practical delivery models for a head-office cafe. Relevant preparation would include demonstrating experience of running or supporting workplace catering, managing daily food production and service, and adapting provision to the needs of office users. Suppliers with scalable operating models may be well placed because the buyer is considering several potential solutions rather than a single defined model. Businesses should be ready to explain their service approach, staffing, supply chain, food safety controls, customer offer and ability to operate in Stratford, London. SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises are expressly identified as suitable participants.

## Notice

To investigate the opportunities and delivery models for several potential catering service solutions at our head office location.

### Planning Information

The submission deadline will be ended at 14 Sept 2026, 10:00am

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081946-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | British Council |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2026 at 16:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081946-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081946-2026
  27th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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