Provision of Outsourced Catering

Description: The Contract is to provide BBCET and its community of children with consistently high-quality food services that meet nutritional standards and support the wellbeing of all recipients. The awarded Supplier(s) are to work in partnership with BBCET in line with the following principles: Transparency: Operate with transparency, ensuring that all the actions, decisions, services and processes related to the Contract are open and easily understood. Assurance: Provide accurate information and assurance that the services delivered meet the agreed-upon standards and specifications. Efficiency: Adhere to agreed-upon timelines to ensure that the Contract progresses smoothly and meets deadlines. Communication and Engagement: Maintain open and effective communication and engagement with BBCET and individual schools, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress on a timely basis. Knowledgeable: Demonstrate expertise in their field (read more...)

Summary: The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust (BBCET) is seeking to contract outsourced catering services with an overall contract value of £10,000,000, aimed at providing high-quality food services to its community of children. The contract is divided into three regional lots, specifically Newcastle West and North, North Tyneside and Newcastle East, and St Stephens and St Bartholomew's schools, all located in the United Kingdom's UKC region. This open procedure tender, published on 1st December 2025, is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submission set for 16th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. Businesses are invited to participate by accessing the Cimple platform for full documentation, with enquiries accepted until 17th December 2025.

Provision of Outsourced Catering

Description: The Contract is to provide BBCET and its community of children with consistently high-quality food services that meet nutritional standards and support the wellbeing of all recipients. The awarded Supplier(s) are to work in partnership with BBCET in line with the following principles: Transparency: Operate with transparency, ensuring that all the actions, decisions, services and processes related to the Contract are open and easily understood. Assurance: Provide accurate information and assurance that the services delivered meet the agreed-upon standards and specifications. Efficiency: Adhere to agreed-upon timelines to ensure that the Contract progresses smoothly and meets deadlines. Communication and Engagement: Maintain open and effective communication and engagement with BBCET and individual schools, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress on a timely basis. Knowledgeable: Demonstrate expertise in their field (read more...)

Summary: The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust (BBCET) is seeking to contract outsourced catering services with an overall contract value of £10,000,000, aimed at providing high-quality food services to its community of children. The contract is divided into three regional lots, specifically Newcastle West and North, North Tyneside and Newcastle East, and St Stephens and St Bartholomew's schools, all located in the United Kingdom's UKC region. This open procedure tender, published on 1st December 2025, is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submission set for 16th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. Businesses are invited to participate by accessing the Cimple platform for full documentation, with enquiries accepted until 17th December 2025.

Lease of a section of North Wirral Coastal path to provide a seasonal, high quality 'pop up' food and beverage offer

Description: Lease of a section of North Wirral Coastal path in order to provide a seasonal, high quality 'pop up' food and beverage offer

Summary: The procurement process, initiated by Wirral Council, pertains to an open tender for the lease of a section of the North Wirral Coastal path. This opportunity aims to establish a seasonal, high-quality "pop up" food and beverage offering. The contract falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products," and will be located across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 9th January 2026 and the enquiry period concluding on 6th January 2026. The procurement is currently in the 'tender' stage, with a contract period set from 1st March 2026 to 30th September 2028. The total contract value is £60,000 GBP.

The Marketplace

Description: Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of a digital platform providing marketplace, catalogue management and autonomous sourcing solutions to facilitate purchasing of goods and commoditised services across the public sector, to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including but not limited to Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. The solution aims to deliver end users access to a broad pre-qualified and dynamic supplier base, capable of offering a wide range of goods and commoditised services available for purchase and delivery through a digital platform.

Summary: The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a significant procurement process titled "The Marketplace," focusing on the establishment of a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement. This digital platform procurement aims to streamline the purchasing of goods and commoditised services across the UK public sector, including various government bodies such as Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue services, Education, and Devolved Administrations. With a robust budget of £1 billion, the tender will ensure a comprehensive and dynamic supplier base. The procurement stage is currently active with an end date for tender submissions set for 13th January 2026. The contracting will cover regions across the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. Using an open, competitive flexible procedure, the procurement process involves multiple assessment stages, including compliance checks, exclusion grounds, and dialogue stages.

The PROVISION OF Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029

Description: Cheshire East Council is seeking to commission a number of providers to deliver face to face school holiday activities for young people in Cheshire East. The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme is a 'Department for Education' (DfE) initiative enabling local authorities to coordinate a programme that provides school age young people between the ages of 4 - 16, and up to age 18 for eligible SEND young people, with healthy food and enriching activities during the summer and winter holidays. These school holiday activities provide young people with: * positive and safe things to do and places to go * the opportunity to spend time with friends, to develop personally and socially, and reduce isolation * the chance to undertake new activities and have new experiences Cheshire (read more...)

Summary: Cheshire East Council is inviting bids for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, set to run from April 2026 to March 2029, with procurement active under the open procedure method. This initiative, supported by the Department for Education, focuses on delivering engaging school holiday activities combined with nutritional support for young people aged 4-16, expanding to 18 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within Cheshire East. The tender, divided into two lots—general HAF provision and specialist support including SEND and teenager-specific opportunities—falls under industry categories such as children's holiday-camp services and social work services without accommodation. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 19th December 2025 and a tender submission deadline of 9th January 2026. The awarding phase is scheduled to conclude by 10th February 2026, with services commencing on 1st April 2026.

Fresh Food & Food to Go Framework

Description: A Framework Agreement for the procurement of of Fresh Food and Food to Go Products. This will include but not limited to: 1. Fresh Dairy and Bakery 2. Fresh Meat & Poultry 3. Fresh Produce 4. Meat Free Alternatives 5. Food to Go - Patient Feeding Solutions 6. Food to Go - Cafe Retail Feeding Concepts 7. Food to Go Retail Concepts Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply: * Micron2 Food Safety Accreditation * Modern Slavery: Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least PS36 million must provide a link to their modern slavery statement on their website * Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT): Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months of the Tender Close Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ * (read more...)

Summary: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED, based in London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Fresh Food & Food to Go Framework" aimed at the goods category, specifically focusing on food and related products. The process is in the early stages with a Request for Information (RFI) issued from 26th November 2025 to 31st December 2025, followed by engagement meetings scheduled for January to February 2026. This process is part of the preliminary market engagement to identify potential suppliers capable of delivering fresh food and food to go products across various regions in the UK including opportunities for regional SMEs and VCSEs. The procurement is designed as a framework agreement, with the potential start of contracts beginning in January 2027.

Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Related Products

Description: The Education Authority invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Related Products to school meals kitchens within Northern Ireland for a period of 3 years with options to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 36 months. This Contract is established by the Education Authority and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows, who at some point, during the life of the Contract may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access at any point, with the permission of EA. This Contract is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or nonparticipating institutions may already have in place. Department of Education - Schools Plus https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schoolsplus Primary and Post Primary schools under the control (read more...)

Summary: The Education Authority has announced a tender for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, and Related Products to school meals kitchens across Northern Ireland. This opportunity is classified under the industry category of food and agricultural products, specifically related to produce such as fruit and vegetables. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the open procedure allowing for broader participation. Interested businesses must submit proposals by 22nd December 2025, with the evaluation and award process concluding by 19th February 2026. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026, with a duration of three years, and options to extend for up to an additional 36 months. This initiative is not intended to replace any existing agreements but will be accessible to various educational bodies in Northern Ireland.

Food, Drink and Catering Consumables Framework

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking a supplier to provide food and beverages for council requirements. In addition, the tender includes a separate lot for catering disposables, such as food packaging, cups, cutlery, and related items. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots.

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has issued an open tender for a "Food, Drink and Catering Consumables Framework," aiming to engage suppliers for two lots, namely ambient, chilled, and frozen consumables, and catering disposables. This procurement is part of the Council's effort to meet its food and beverage needs as well as those for catering disposables like packaging and cutlery. The contract is set to be awarded through a framework agreement with a direct award to a single provider per lot. Located in the UKK24 region, this opportunity is within the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' category. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 15th December 2025, with inquiries concluding on 28th November 2025. The award decision is scheduled for 15th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 8th February 2026.

Collection & Treatment of Food Waste

Description: LondonEnergy invite suppliers to bid for the collection, treatment and recycling of Food Waste for a contract period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further one year and thereafter a further additional one year. Contract commencement date: 1st April 2026 The tender shall be for THREE LOTS for the recycling of c.13,000 pa Food Waste. To be split as follows: LOT 1: 4,000t PA Local Authority Food Waste Contractor to collect from LondonEnergy EcoPark, N18 3AG LOT 2: 2,500t PA Local Authority Food Waste LondonEnergy to deliver to the off-taker* Please note, to be eligible for this bid, the contractor should be situated within 40 miles of N7 8HU LOT 3: 6.500t PA Local Authority Food Waste Contractor to collect from Veolia Alperton HA0 (read more...)

Summary: LondonEnergy Ltd, as the buying organisation, is conducting an open procurement procedure for the "Collection & Treatment of Food Waste" in the Greater London area, under the management of the North London Waste Authority. This procurement falls under the category of services and involves the recycling of approximately 13,000 tonnes of food waste annually, divided into three operational lots. The contract, valued at £4.8 million, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and covers a period of two years, with options for extension up to 2030. Interested parties must submit their bids by 16th January 2026, following an enquiry period that ends on 12th December 2025.

Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services

Description: GTR is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide vending machine services for its employees. The scope of services will include the provision, installation, and maintenance of vending machines offering a selection of hot and cold beverages, as well as snacks, at designated depot and office locations across GTR's network. The purpose of this engagement is to: *identify suppliers able to provide these services *understand market capacity and interest *check and develop procurement requirements *help design procedures, participation conditions and award criteria *identify any potential barriers to participation GTR intend to use the Delta eSourcing platform to conduct the tender process and as such interested bidders are required to register on the Delta platform . The Pre Market Engagement documents can be accessed with this code:9M5497K3Q6 Link to (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process, initiated by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited, is currently in the planning stage for their forthcoming tender titled "Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services." This process, aimed at the private utility sector, falls under the services category, involving the supply, installation, and maintenance of vending machines offering beverages and snacks across GTR’s network in London, United Kingdom. Critical deadlines include the due date for clarifications set on 19th December 2025. The legal framework for this process is grounded in the UK legislation 2023/54, with the procurement method to be conducted via the Delta eSourcing platform. The expected contract period is from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with options for renewal. The project's gross value is estimated at GBP 2,190,000.