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Supply & Distribution of Various Foods
Cumberland Council needs supply and distribution of various foods - fresh meat and fish, fresh produce, frozen foods, and groceries - to care homes, day centres, and council-maintained schools that don't use external catering providers. The contract is divided into four separate lots that can be bid for individually or together.
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DoJ – NIPS - Supply and Delivery of General ‘Food to Go’, Sundry Items and Tobacco Items for Tuck Shop 2026
Supply and deliver general food to go items, sundry goods, and tobacco products to Northern Ireland Prison Service tuck shops for prisoner purchase. Five-year contract.
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Milk and Milk Products
The Education Authority is seeking suppliers for milk and milk products to serve schools across Northern Ireland. The contract runs for 4 years from July 2026 with options to extend by up to 24 months.
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Beachfront Public Realm Phase A - Operation & Management
Aberdeen City Council wants an operator to run and maintain the new Beach Park and Events Field at Queens Links. The contract covers day-to-day operations, maintenance, and event support for this public realm development.
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Churchill Gardens Café and Grow Zone
Concession to run Churchill Gardens Community Café and an adjacent community grow zone. The buyer wants a single operator to manage both the food service and the growing space.
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Management and Operation of the Catering Kiosk at the Aquasplash at Aberavon Seafront
Operate and manage a catering kiosk at Aberavon Seafront's Aquasplash leisure facility. The role includes running the kiosk under an operating agreement and lease with the council until March 2030.
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Learning Academies Trust Catering Tender 2026 (Plymouth)
Learning Academies Trust in Plymouth needs a catering contractor for 18 academies. The role covers meal provision for about 2,800 daily meals and staffing of 63 people on LGPS pension terms.
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Onsite Catering Services
On-site canteen and cafeteria service across three South Wales Police buildings, providing hot and cold meals, snacks, beverages, and vending. Hospitality and buffet services may also be required.
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Catering Concession at Dales Countryside Museum
Run a small café franchise within the Dales Countryside Museum building, open seven days a week when the museum is open (closed part of January). The café must meet the Kids in Museums Family Café Standard and can seat 30–50 people inside, plus outdoors.
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Holiday Activity and Food Programme Management
Birmingham City Council is appointing a single organisation to deliver holiday activities and meals for school-aged children eligible for benefits-related free school meals during school holidays. The contract runs from October 2026 for 2.5 years with a possible one-year extension.
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West Cliff Beach - Beach-based, food-led Leisure Club
BCP Council wants a concessionaire to design, build, operate and remove a high-quality temporary food and dining venue at West Cliff Beach, Bournemouth. The contract runs for ten weeks in summer 2026 (1 July to 13 September).
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The Howard Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender
The Howard Academies Trust seeks a catering contractor for nine schools (eight included in this contract: four secondaries and four primaries) educating around 5,300 pupils across Medway, Kent and Bexley. The trust emphasises high-quality, fresh, nutritious meals with particular focus on improving uptake and standards in their Medway schools.
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Food & Drink Concepts
TUCO seeks suppliers for a closed framework providing food and drink concepts to universities, colleges and public sector organisations. The framework covers six food lots (chicken, pizza, Asian cuisine, American classics, coffee shop items, sweet treats) plus drinks, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options required across all categories.
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Cafe Concession - Kielder Castle
Forestry England wants a catering operator to run the cafe at Kielder Castle, serving hot and cold food and drinks to visitors to Kielder Forest. Full requirements are in the tender documentation.
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PP-10176 Prince Regent Street Trust Catering
Prince Regent Street Trust needs catering services across 6 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesborough. The contract runs for 3 years with optional 1-year extensions, potentially to 5 years total.
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PP-10176 Prince Regent Street Trust Catering
Prince Regent Street Trust wants a catering contractor to supply and serve meals at 6 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesborough. The initial contract runs 3 years with optional 1-year extensions up to 5 years total.
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PP-10176 Prince Regent Street Trust Catering
Prince Regent Street Trust wants a catering contractor to supply meals across 6 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesborough. The initial contract runs for 3 years with options to extend for two further single years.
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DGCP-0212 School Catering Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Dumfries and Galloway Council wants a repair and maintenance contractor for commercial catering and refrigeration equipment in school kitchens and other council buildings across the region. The contract covers a broad range of equipment types including cookers, refrigeration units, and related electrical systems.
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DGCP-0212 School Catering Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Dumfries and Galloway Council needs a supplier to repair and maintain commercial catering and refrigeration equipment in school kitchens and other council buildings across the region. The contract covers parts, servicing and repairs to cookers, fridges and related equipment.
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Fresh Food & Food to Go
NHS Supply Chain is tendering for supply of fresh dairy, bakery, meat, poultry, fish, produce, and food-to-go products across five lots. This is a competitive procurement to appoint suppliers to the framework.
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Harlington School Catering Tender 2026
Harlington School in Hayes needs a catering contractor to provide meals for pupils and staff. The contract runs for 3 years with a 1-year extension option.
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Provision of Outsourced Catering Service
A multi-academy trust wants an outsourced catering provider to run school meals with hot and cold options, emphasizing healthy eating and pupil uptake. The service will cover multiple sites.
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Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products
TUCO Ltd is establishing a 4-year closed framework for supply of fresh fruit, vegetables, and associated products (bread, dairy, morning goods) to university members and clients across the UK. The framework will be split into 13 geographic lots and suppliers can bid for multiple lots.
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Appointment of Operator for 8 Bedroom Family Friendly Accommodation, Retail Unit, Public Car Park, Play Area & Public Toilets at Pontneddfechan
Neath Port Talbot Council seeks an operator for a 20-year lease (plus 5-year extension option) to run an integrated visitor hub comprising 8-bedroom accommodation, retail unit, 136-space car park, play area and public toilets at Pontneddfechan. The operator will manage all facilities and maintain the buildings.
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Sheen Mount Primary School ~ Catering Tender
Sheen Mount Primary School is seeking a catering contractor to provide lunch services for 603 pupils and 71 staff, plus staff catering on inset days. The school wants innovation in food concepts and attention to dietary requirements.