UK2 Market Engagement Notice - Light Catering Equipment
Ministry of JusticecontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-06969eProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
Estimated value
£5.7m
goods
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
0 awarded
Published
01 Jul 2026
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Description
This contract covers all light catering equipment used in food preparation across HMPPS establishments, with 385 items currently listed on the catalogue. Forecasting is based on approximately 78,000 individual items and mixed‑size packs (e.g. packs of 12 spoons). Goods must be delivered directly to each establishment in line with agreed delivery schedules, security requirements, and vehicle restrictions associated with historic prison archways.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06969e
- Total value
- £5,692,979 excluding VAT£6,831,574 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Nov 2027 to 31 Oct 2032
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 39311000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)