- Value
- £3m
- Closes
- 2 Dec 2026 (24 days)
- Where
- London
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Mar 2027 – 28 Feb 2029
In plain English
Tower Hamlets Council wants a supplier to cook and deliver daily hot meals to a selected group of residents' homes in London, mainly to tackle food insecurity and also to ease social isolation. The contract is estimated at £3,000,000 in total, runs from 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029 (the notice also describes it as a 3 year contract), and bids close on 2 December 2026 at 12:00.
Good fit for: Caterers or meal delivery firms, ideally based in Tower Hamlets, with their own vans and reliable daily delivery capacity.
- Proven track record expected, ideally local
seeking a food supplier with a proven track record, ideally within the borough, and the logistical capacity to sustain a reliable, high-quality delivery service
- Strict nutrition and dietary standards
All meals must meet rigorous nutritional standards and accommodate a wide range of dietary and cultural requirements
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
This service will provide a selected group of residents with daily, nutritious hot meals delivered straight to their homes, primarily to address food insecurity and, secondarily, to ease social isolation. Therefore, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a food supplier with a proven track record, ideally within the borough, and the logistical capacity to sustain a reliable, high-quality delivery service. All meals must meet rigorous nutritional standards and accommodate a wide range of dietary and cultural requirements, while offering residents daily choice and flexibility in meal selection. This is for a 3 year contract.
Getting the documents
procontract.due-north.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 30 Oct 2026.
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