Catering tenders in London
There are 3 live catering tenders in London today, and 45 were published in the last two years by 43 public buyers.
Schools and academies account for 49% of them, followed by local authorities and councils (9%), NHS and healthcare (4%) and leisure centres and sports (4%).
Most of the work sits in Newham, Westminster and City of London.
- Open now
- 3
- Last 2 years
- 45
- Public buyers
- 43
- Typical value
- £2.4m
Live catering tenders in London
- Closes 23 Nov 2026Catering Service (non staff)for New Wave Federation Primary SchoolsNew Wave Federation · Hackney · £2.4m
- Closes 2 Dec 2026The Kemnal Academies Trust Tender for Catering ServicesThe Kemnal Academies Trust · Bromley · £17m
- Closes 2 Dec 2026CA18626 - The Kemnal Academies Trust Tender for Catering ServicesThe Kemnal Academies Trust · Bromley · £17m
Who buys catering in London
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office2 tenders
- The Kemnal Academies Trust2 tenders
- Ark1 tender
- Bedfont Primary School (RM&C)1 tender
- BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST1 tender
- BETHS GRAMMAR SCHOOL1 tender
- British Council1 tender
- BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)1 tender
- C2C RAILWAY LIMITED1 tender
- Capital City College1 tender
What the market looks like
The typical catering contract here is worth around £2.4m.
23 contracts were awarded in the period, worth £45m between them.
Buyers publish most often in September, so have your policies, insurance certificates and case studies ready before then.
1 awarded contract ends in the next 12 months. Buyers usually re-tender 3 to 9 months before the end date, which is your window to get known.
Busiest areas
- Newham (6)
- Westminster (6)
- City of London (4)
- Bromley (3)
- Sutton (3)
- Bexley (2)
- Hackney (2)
- Harrow (2)
Re-tender Radar shows which London contracts end next and who holds them now. See Radar.
Who has been winning
Recent catering awards in London. Knowing the incumbent tells you what you are pricing against.
- Won by QC EnterprisesCatering Services for King's Birthday Party for British Embassy DohaForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Westminster
- Won by The Henderson Hospitality LimitedVenue Hire and Catering Services for King's Birthday Party for British Consulate General Hong KongForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Westminster
- Won by Ashlyns Catering Limited Early Years Catering Service FrameworkLondon Borough of Hackney
- Won by Alliance in Partnership LimitedBeths Grammar School - Catering ServicesBETHS GRAMMAR SCHOOL · Bexley
- Won by Nourish Contract CateringStratford School Academy Catering Tender 2026STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY · Newham
- Won by 2468 LIMITEDProvision of Hot Drinks and Vending ServicesTHAMESLINK SOUTHERN GREAT NORTHERN LIMITED · City of London
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