Public sector catering contracts in Scotland
School meals, staff restaurants, hospital catering, vending and event hospitality are bought by councils, academy trusts, the NHS and universities.
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- AA-101-26 Vending Beverage and Snack Products and Services
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
ScotlandValue not statedCloses 2 Nov 2026
- SPS-02223 Fully Managed Vending Services for SPS
Scottish Prison Service
ScotlandValue not stated18 days left
- Integrated Hospitality Technology platform (EPOS, Digital Ordering, Kiosk & CRM Solutions)
University Of Edinburgh
ScotlandValue not stated14 days left
- Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement
Scotland Excel
Scotland£100m18 days left
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
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- 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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