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Meals on Wheels

Tower Hamlets(buyer)

Published
Published 30 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 2 December 2026 (20 days left)
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Overview

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a food supplier to deliver daily, nutritious hot meals directly to the homes of selected residents to address food insecurity and ease social isolation. The contract covers a three-year period with an estimated value of £3,000,000, requiring meals that meet nutritional standards and accommodate diverse dietary and cultural needs with daily choice. Submissions are open until 2 December 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
30 October 2026
Questions by
13 November 2026
Deadline
2 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Catering servicesWelfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 10% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Price30%
  • Quality60%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

Typical award in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

£745,118

Median of 921 awards in the last 24 months

Tower Hamlets in the last 12 months

58

contracts awarded, worth £480,207,553 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    30 October 2026

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