Open19 days left · closes midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026

Meals on Wheels

London Borough of Tower Hamlets · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is looking for suppliers for catering and care work (London).

The estimated value is £3,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 13 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026

How bids are scored

Price 30% · Quality 60% · Social Value 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 38 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice 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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 19 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £3,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: procontract.due-north.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 13 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 2 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 103404-2026

About the buyer

London Borough of Tower HamletsLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from London Borough of Tower Hamlets

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From notice 103404-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.