Public Sector Catering Services Tenders

The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide catering services (lunch and snacks) for children under 5 at Hackney's Children's Centres and Family Hubs. The supplier must have experience in providing Early Years catering services which are in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Nutritional Guidance (2025) and the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering. Children’s Centres and Family Hub provide a range of family support services from a single location; working closely with schools, GPs and other local service providers. Their services generally also include childcare for 0-5 year olds. The Catering Service will be required for nine Children and Family Hub Centres. Six of these centres are managed by Hackney Council, two are school-based Children's and Family Hub Centres and the third is a nursery school & Children's and Family Hub Centres The maximum available budget over the 3 year contract period will be £2,100,000. If the contract is extended to 4 years the maximum budget will be £2,800,00. TUPE is expected so Tenderers must possess Admitted Body Status within the Local Government Pension Scheme (or be willing to have this in place by time for contract start) to comply with TUPE transfer requirements. Admitted body status will form part of the shortlisting criteria for invitation to submit a tender.

The provision of supply and installation of heavy catering equipment, including the design aspect of back of house kitchen layout.

Procurement of Catering services to include: 1) New Product Development and Procurement for AWC Catering Sourcing and Management: Identify and procure food, drink, consumables, and equipment at the best value for money, ensuring competitiveness throughout the product lifecycle, and value chain. Supplier Assurance: Maintain a safe and responsible supplier base. Supplier Management: Oversee lower-tier food and product suppliers, whether sourced by the supplier or designated by AWC. Product Specification and Supply: Specify, order, and supply food and ancillary catering products. This includes creating documentation such as calorific and allergen information and maintaining the bill of materials. Inventory Accountability: Ensure the correct level of food and catering products are available for order and/or distribution to the final mile logistics supplier. 2) Logistics End-to-End Last Mile Delivery of Produce to Trains Warehouse Management: Ensure professional, safe, and efficient warehouse operations, including the use of relevant IT systems, ensuring 'best in class inventory management Availability and Waste Management: Maximise product availability while minimising waste. Delivery Coordination: Deliver products to trains, lounges, and other locations as per AWC's forecasts and orders. Premises and Asset Maintenance: Maintain AWC premises and assets. Safety Systems: Implement robust safety and food safety systems to manage, monitor, and minimize all safety risks. Supplier Staff Management: Engage and manage supplier staff to minimise sickness and turnover Note: TUPE applies for incumbent Supplier staff to the provision of Catering Services. Details on the T&Cs and the extent/nature of dialogue/negotiation during the process will be provided to down-selected bidders only during the ITN stage.

HCAT wish to award the contract to one supplier To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16246. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16246 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Doncaster Deaf Trust wish to appoint one supplier to services their outsourced catering services contract. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16295. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16295 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.