Contracts
Catering & food in South West
Public sector contract notices in catering & food covering South West, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Catering & food notices in South West
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Provision of Foods and Beverages: Ambient, Chilled, and Frozen
Norse Commercial Services is procuring ambient, chilled, and frozen foods and beverages for its catering operations across three regions. The supply will serve education, healthcare, workplace, corporate, hospitality and leisure establishments, with education being the primary sector.
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Ice Cream Products and Equipment
BCP Council wants to supply ice cream products and equipment to seafront trading outlets, country parks, leisure facilities and museums. The contract is split into two lots: impulse ice cream and scoop ice cream with accessories.
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Invitation to Tender for the Management of the Catering Services (Framework Agreement) at Blackdown Education Partnership
Blackdown Education Partnership (a 13-school multi-academy trust) is seeking a catering services provider for six secondary schools, three of which also serve primary pupils. The contract starts 12 April 2027 and runs as a framework agreement.
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Cleeve School & Sixth Form Centre of Excellence ~ Catering Tender
Cleeve School seeks a catering supplier to provide meals for approximately 1,894 pupils and 210 staff. The school has recently upgraded its kitchen and dining facilities and wants catering positioned as a key part of the school day experience.
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All Saints’ Academy ~ Catering Tender
All Saints' Academy in Cheltenham seeks a catering supplier to provide all dining and hospitality services for approximately 1,115 pupils and staff. The contract runs three years from August 2027, with an optional two-year extension.
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Catering Services - Palladian Academy Trust
Palladian Academy Trust wants a single catering supplier for all thirteen of its schools (one secondary, twelve primary) in the Bath area. The supplier must gain admitted body status to two Local Government Pension Schemes.
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Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession
Forestry England wants a private operator to run the cafe at Haldon Forest Park, serving hot and cold food and drinks to visitors. The contract starts March 2026.
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Invitation to Tender - Framework Agreement for the Management of the Catering Services at Mosaic Partnership Trust
Mosaic Partnership Trust is tendering catering services across their schools for three years with optional two one-year extensions. They want a modern, branded offer with nutritionally balanced, appealing meals that attract high student uptake.
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Ivy Education Trust Provision of Catering Services
Ivy Education Trust seeks a catering contractor for 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary). The contract is split into two lots: outsourced catering provision and managed catering service; bidders can apply for one or both.
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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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Provision of Vending Services
Ubico Ltd wants a supplier to provide, install, and maintain hot drink and snack vending machines, water coolers, and hot water boilers across multiple depot locations. Hot drinks are free to staff; snacks take cash and contactless payments.
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Food, Drink and Catering Consumables Framework
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is establishing a framework for food and beverages, plus a separate lot for catering disposables like packaging, cups and cutlery. Suppliers can bid for one or both lots.
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Mobile Ice Cream Drinks and Snacks Service at Gundimore Promenade
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is letting a concession to operate a mobile unit selling ice cream, drinks, and light snacks at Gundimore Promenade. The contract runs for a period to be confirmed and is valued at £1,000,000.
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CONCESSION Coach House Cafe Tender, Penlee House Gallery and Museum
Penzance Town Council is seeking a concessionaire to operate a café at Penlee House Gallery and Museum. The operator will pay a commission-based licence fee (minimum £20,000 per year) calculated as a percentage of gross income.
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CSC25164 Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Open Framework
Torbay Council is opening a framework to deliver holiday activities and meals for eligible children during school holidays. Around 1,000–1,300 children per holiday period are expected to participate across the area.
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The Inspire Multi Academy Trust (TIMAT) ~ Catering Tender
Catering services for two primary schools in Plymouth: meal provision, hospitality, and free issue items. Three-year initial contract from May 2026, extendable to six years total.
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Supply and Distribution of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk and Morning Goods
Hampshire County Council is setting up a framework agreement for supplying fresh produce, milk, and morning goods to council services, schools, fire and rescue, police, and other public sector customers across Hampshire. The framework is split into two geographic lots covering north and south Hampshire.
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PP-10177 Parkfield Primary School Catering
Parkfield Primary School in Taunton needs a catering contractor to provide meals and catering services for pupils. The contract runs for 3 years with optional one-year extensions.
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Burraton Community Primary School is seeking a Catering Partner to deliver hot quality lunches for our pupils
Burraton Community Primary School needs a catering partner to provide hot lunches for pupils during term time, starting 1 August 2026. The school wants healthy, appealing meals complying with National School Food Standards, using high-quality local South West produce.
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Supply of Alcohol and Beverages for Exeter Corn Exchange
Exeter City Council wants a supplier to provide alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to five council-owned venues including Corn Exchange, ISCA, Underground Passages, and Customs House. Delivery across the city with compliance to licensing and food safety regulations required.
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PP-10182 Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust Catering
Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust seeks a catering partner to supply and manage meal services across four primary schools in the south west. The service must support both on-site fresh cooking and reheat/finish models while maintaining nutritional standards, food safety, and allergen controls.
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Catering Services for Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Avon & Somerset Constabulary needs a catering contractor to run their HQ dining facility, provide hospitality services, and manage vending machines across the force.
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Provision of Outsourced Catering Service
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust seeks an outsourced catering contractor to run meal services across its schools. The contractor must meet school food standards, maintain high uptake of free school meals and universal infant free school meals, and manage allergens and dietary requirements.
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University of Winchester - Catering Services
University of Winchester is outsourcing its catering service and seeking a specialist supplier to run the operation. The service must cover campus facilities and reflect the university's values while maximising student, staff and visitor experience.
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Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender
Reach South Academy Trust is seeking a catering contractor to provide meal services across 17 schools. The schools are spread across Plymouth, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Exeter, Calne, Dursley, and Gloucestershire.