Public sector catering contracts across the UK
School meals, staff restaurants, hospital catering, vending and event hospitality are bought by councils, academy trusts, the NHS and universities.
14 open tenders right now
From Find a Tender, refreshed several times a day.
- AA-101-26 Vending Beverage and Snack Products and Services
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
ScotlandValue not statedCloses 2 Nov 2026
- Park High School Catering Tender
Park High School (RM&C)
London£1No deadline stated
- Ice Cream and Catering Vending Concessions for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
London£240k19 days left
- School Catering Services Framework Agreement
Moorlands Learning Trust
Yorkshire and The Humber£21mCloses 3 Nov 2026
- Navan Centre and Fort Seeks Catering Provider to Enhance Visitor Experience **Expression of Interest**
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Northern IrelandValue not stated5 days left
- CS2686 - Food Provision for FUEL Winter 2026 and Spring 2027
Wiltshire Council
South West£78k12 days left
- Bedfont Primary School Catering Tender
Bedfont Primary School (RM&C)
London£1No deadline stated
- SPS-02223 Fully Managed Vending Services for SPS
Scottish Prison Service
ScotlandValue not stated18 days left
- T26/27-013 DIIB Catering and Bar Operator
Lisburn and Castlereagh City council
Northern IrelandValue not stated7 days left
- Dartford Science and Technology College ~ Catering Tender
Dartford Science and Technology College
South EastValue not statedCloses 5 Feb 2027
- Integrated Hospitality Technology platform (EPOS, Digital Ordering, Kiosk & CRM Solutions)
University Of Edinburgh
ScotlandValue not stated14 days left
- DMAT - Catering Tender
Educo
South East£2.8m19 days left
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Who buys catering
Typical buyers include academy trusts and councils (school meals), NHS trusts, universities, leisure centres and the armed forces estate.
What buyers usually ask for
- Food hygiene rating of 5 at your kitchens
- Level 3 food safety for managers
- School Food Standards compliance for school meals
- ISO 22000 or similar on larger contracts
How Tenderheron helps
- Checks every new UK public sector notice each morning.
- Scores each one against your services and the areas you cover, so you only see the ones worth a look.
- Writes a plain English summary: what the buyer wants, the deadline, and anything that could rule you out.
- Pro includes an AI bid assistant that drafts a starter pack for any tender you want to go for.
Common questions
Are school meals contracts suitable for small caterers?
Single-school and small trust contracts often are. Larger council-wide contracts may be split into lots.
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