Catering & food in North West
Public sector contract notices in catering & food covering North West, from Find a Tender.
Catering & food notices in North West
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Ice-Cream Concession (Non-Static) at Haigh Woodland Park 2026 - 2028 (2029)
Wigan Council seeks an operator to run a mobile ice-cream unit at Haigh Woodland Park. The operator must own and fund the unit; the council grants a concession for 2 years with an optional 12-month extension.
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Chester Diocesan Learning Trust (CDLT) Catering Framework Tender 2026
Chester Diocesan Learning Trust is setting up a multi-supplier framework for catering services across its schools, starting with 6 schools in August 2026. Between 1 and 3 catering providers will be appointed to the framework, which other schools in the Trust may call off from later.
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Travel and Accommodation Services
Cumberland Council needs a travel and accommodation booking service for staff business trips and operational travel. The contract covers arranging hotels, flights, and related travel services.
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Belgrave Primary School Catering Tender 2026
Belgrave Primary School requires a catering provider to deliver all in-school catering services from August 2026. The contract is for 12 months and emphasises flexibility, best value, and strong local infrastructure with reliable relief cover.
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Provision of Holiday Activity and Food programme
Blackpool Council wants to commission organisations to run the Holiday Activity and Food programme for free school meal-eligible children aged 4–16 during school holidays. The scheme also covers other vulnerable children in that age range.
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Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust Catering Framework Tender 2026
Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust is establishing a multi-supplier catering framework covering 7–10 schools initially, with potential for additional schools to join later. The framework will run from August 2026 and will accept between 1 and 3 catering providers.
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Mersey View Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender 2026
Mersey View Learning Trust is establishing a multi-supplier catering framework for its schools, initially covering 6 sites with potential for more to join later. The framework will operate from August 2026 with between 1 and 3 approved contractors.
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The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender
Catering services across twelve Church of England primary schools in Cornwall. The contract includes meal provision, hospitality and free issue supplies across all sites.
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PROVISION OF FRESH & COOKED MEAT TO AGMA (ASSOCIATION OF GREATER MANCHESTER AUTHORITIES)
AGMA (Trafford, Warrington and Rochdale councils) is seeking a supplier to provide fresh meat including halal, cooked meats and bacon to school kitchens, care homes and council buildings across the three authorities. Suppliers must commit to all three councils or cannot bid.
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Supply of Butchery / Meat Products for St Helens College
St Helens & Knowsley College needs a regular supplier of butchery and meat products for use in their five campus canteens and professional cookery training. The meat will be prepared by students and catering staff for sale to students and staff.
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Provision, Installation and Operation of Christmas Attractions in Albert Square Manchester
Manchester City Council wants a supplier to provide, install and operate a Christmas attraction in Albert Square from 2026 onwards. The core offer must include an ice rink, food and beverage services, and family-friendly festive installations, running seven days a week from November to early January.
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Lease of a section of North Wirral Coastal path to provide a seasonal, high quality 'pop up' food and beverage offer
Wirral Council is leasing a section of the North Wirral Coastal path to an operator who will run a seasonal pop-up food and beverage business there. The council is seeking proposals from interested parties.
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Merseytravel :LOT 1A Mersey Ferry On Board Café Provision
Merseytravel seeks a catering partner to operate a café on the Mersey Ferry vessels, including the new Royal Daffodil launching in 2026. The contract covers food and beverage service to around 480,000 annual passengers on daily sightseeing cruises, commuter services, and themed journeys.
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The PROVISION OF Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Cheshire East Council is commissioning providers to deliver school holiday activities and meals for ages 4–16 (up to 18 for eligible SEND young people) across summer and winter breaks. The contract runs 2026–2029 and is split into two lots: general HAF provision and specialist provision (SEND, teenagers).
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PP-10173 Co-op Academies Trust Catering
Co-op Academies Trust is seeking an outsourced catering provider for 32 of its 38 schools across four regions. The supplier will manage all catering operations including staff, food supply, meal preparation and service, plus hospitality at school events.
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Front of House Service-Chester Market
Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a front of house team to run day-to-day operations at Chester Market, including floor management, staff, cleaning, and security. The service supports the Market Manager in delivering leisure facilities at the market.
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Soft Drinks 075-2025 - Supply of Soft Drinks at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited
Supply of soft drinks to Manchester Central Convention Complex and associated sites including Junction, Central Library and Runway Visitors Park. Supplier will need to handle retail operations and hospitality event catering with flexible, sometimes same-day delivery including weekends.
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Soft Drinks 075-2025 - Supply of Soft Drinks at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited
Manchester Central Convention Complex needs a soft drinks supplier for their convention centre, library, and associated venues. The contract covers all onsite retail and hospitality events with an estimated annual spend of £184k.
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Temporary Accommodation Nightly Paid framework
Oldham Council is establishing a framework to source nightly paid temporary accommodation for homeless households under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. Providers can bid for bedsit through four-bed units, private sector leasing, or both.
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Cranmer Education Trust Framework Catering Tender 2025/26
Cranmer Education Trust is establishing a multi-supplier framework for catering services across its schools, starting with 4 schools but open to others calling off later. The framework will run from September 2026 with between 1 and 3 contractors appointed.
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ACC Catering Service Concession Tender
ACC Liverpool Group is seeking a catering provider to deliver services across their venues on a commission-based revenue model. The contract is worth £35m over an unspecified term.
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Extra Care Catering
Cheshire East Council wants on-site catering at two extra care housing schemes in Middlewich and Handforth, serving residents and the local community. The provider will work as part of the support team at each scheme.
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Ice Cream Concession for Towneley Park
Burnley Borough Council is seeking an operator to run mobile ice cream vans selling ice cream, confectionery and cold drinks from Towneley Park. The contract runs five years from April 2026 with an option to extend.
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Tate Galleries - Staff Onsite Food Solution
Tate wants to expand self-serve food provision across its 5 sites beyond the current smart fridges. They're looking for a supplier to design and operate a tailored onsite food offer with ready meals, sandwiches, salads and snacks available 7 days a week.
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Bexton Primary School Catering Tender
Bexton Primary School is inviting tenders for catering provision from 1 April 2026. No details of pupil numbers, meal volumes, or specific requirements are given in the notice.