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The Judd School ~ Catering Tender
The Judd School seeks a catering contractor to serve approximately 1,700 students and staff across three academic years from September 2026. The contract is a guaranteed performance contract with innovation encouraged; the school retains control of meal pricing.
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PURCON 5029 Hot Beverage, Equipment and Maintenance
Supply of coffee products, leased beverage equipment, installation, training and ongoing maintenance across 13 campus outlets. Includes a managed service element for the university's catering operation.
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Operation of Pavilion Bar
Thorne-Moorends Town Council is leasing out the bar operation at a new pavilion facility serving local sports teams, community groups, and private events. The bar is approximately 7m x 2m with cellar space, fitted with security shutters.
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Catering - OWLS Academy Trust
OWLS Academy Trust is seeking a catering contractor to provide daily meal services, hospitality, and free issue catering across 9 schools. The initial contract runs three years from August 2026, with potential extension to five years total.
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Festive Activation at Pier Head and St George's Plateau
Liverpool City Council wants an experienced operator to design, build and run festive activations at two city-centre sites (St George's Plateau and Pier Head) from winter 2026/27 onwards. The operator will manage the full event including attractions, market stalls, food and beverage outlets, site infrastructure, utilities, health and safety, and visitor experience.
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PAN3464 - Provision of Ice Cream Concessions at Leicester Parks
Leicester City Council wants ice cream vendors for two parks: Abbey Park and Watermead Country Park. Three-year contracts, one supplier per lot.
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268100 - Catering - Events
De Montfort University is establishing a framework agreement for event catering across its Leicester campus. Services range from meeting refreshments and buffets to formal dinners, VIP catering, pop-ups, and licensed bar services.
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St Patrick & St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School & St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School ~ Catering Tender
Supply and prepare meals for two linked Catholic primary schools in Birmingham. One school operates across two sites 900m apart; all cooking happens at one site and food is transported for service.
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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.
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Invitation to Tender for the provision of Catering Services at The Lantern Learning Trust and Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Five primary schools in Leeds seek a catering contractor to supply and manage all meal provision. The buyer wants modern, branded menus with seasonal locally sourced produce, full allergen labelling, halal compliance where needed, and a contractor-led team that minimises school management involvement.
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267800 Catering - Hot Food
De Montfort University is seeking a hot food operator for their Leicester campus. The university will provide the premises, kitchen equipment, rent, rates and utilities; the operator runs the service and sets prices.
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Strategic Catering Partner for Catering Venues across County Durham
Durham County Council wants a single strategic catering partner to run food services across 15 public-facing venues - leisure, cultural, heritage and visitor attractions - replacing a mix of in-house and third-party arrangements. The council emphasises modern service, financial sustainability, local sourcing and quality nutrition.
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Provision of Outsourced Catering Services
The White Hills Park Trust is seeking an outsourced catering provider to supply food and staffing for the school. The service must include standard menus, event catering, sustainability options, themed days, and hospitality provision.
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Heathrow IRC Operator Services
The Home Office is seeking an operator for Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre, Europe's largest immigration detention facility with 1,093 beds across two sites (Harmondsworth and Colnbrook). The contract covers security, catering, transport, facilities management, grounds maintenance, education, cleaning, and ancillary services.
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Hotels Framework 2026
Cheshire West and Chester Council is setting up a framework agreement for emergency accommodation in local hotels within the borough. Hotels can join to provide bed space when needed.
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Sight & Sound Retail Distribution
The BFI wants a retail distributor for Sight & Sound magazine to handle sales to shops in the UK and internationally. They've recently relaunched it and want a partner to manage retail operations and grow the business.
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Temporary / Emergency Accommodation
Durham County Council is building an open list of accommodation providers for temporary and emergency housing. Providers supply self-contained units, B&B rooms, and accessible options on demand across County Durham and neighbouring areas.
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DMCV 026 - The Supply of Kiosk Supplies to Theatre Severn
Supply confectionery and soft drinks to Theatre Severn's kiosks with at least twice-weekly deliveries. You'll also provide equipment, maintenance, point-of-sale materials, and account management support.
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Supply of Coffee Shop and Café Solutions
Leeds City Council wants a supplier to deliver coffee, tea and related beverages to multiple council facilities across the city - cafés in parks and museums, leisure centres, and office buildings.
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PP-10189 Harbour Learning Trust Catering
Catering services for eight schools in Grimsby: one secondary with onsite cooking, seven primaries shifting to hot-box delivery meals. The buyer is open to using the secondary school kitchen or other primary kitchens to prepare meals for delivery.
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Holiday activities and food service programme
Barking and Dagenham Council wants providers to run the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for two age groups during school holidays. The service includes enriching activities, nutritious meals, and safe childcare for children from low-income households eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
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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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Snapethorpe and Lawefield Primary Schools ~ Catering Tender
Provide catering services for two primary schools totalling 954 students plus a small pupil referral unit. Three-year contract from September 2026 with option to extend by two further one-year periods.
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Kettlethorpe High School ~ Catering Tender
Kettlethorpe High School needs a catering supplier to deliver breakfast, morning break and lunch services across three locations within the school for approximately 1,620 pupils. The contract runs three years from August 2026, with two optional one-year extensions.
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Oxlip Learning Partnership ~ Catering Tender
Oxlip Learning Partnership seeks a catering supplier for up to five schools: two secondary and three primary academies. The main driver is Copleston High School (1900+ pupils), currently outsourced and out of contract summer 2026; the other four schools are currently self-delivering and may join.