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Catering Disposables - Request for Information

Corporate Officer of the House of Commons · Central government

In brief

Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 11 May 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 3.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (the Authority) are seeking information from potential suppliers regarding the provision of Catering Disposables to the Parliamentary Estate. The Authority requires the provision of Catering Disposables to supply its catering outlets across both Houses in the Parliamentary Estate. This requirement covers both Houses and includes the supply of a broad range of disposable items used in food preparation, service, and takeaway functions. This RFI is issued solely for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to procure any goods or services. The Authority invites responses from suppliers with relevant experience and capability to meet this requirement. Responses to this Request for Information should be submitted via our procurement portal, Atamis. To register, please visit: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 009598-2026

About the buyer

From notice 009598-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.