Haringey Catering Framework-z · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: London Borough of Haringey (Local council)

Framework agreement6 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable

Sectors: Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services (55) Delivery: London (UKI43)

Framework ceiling (notional)£45,000,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 16 Mar 2026awarded 25 May 2026

Awarded to CHUKU'S LIMITED +8 more6 awards

Framework period 4 yrsends 30 Apr 2030 · starts 1 May 2026

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Framework for Catering Operators for use by the Authority. It is established for the

provision of catering and concession services. It is open to only local suppliers and

businesses, which reflects the ambition of the Authority to support the local economy and

promote social value. It will allow The Authority to invite proposals from caterers as

specific opportunities arise

CPV: Cafeteria services · Canteen services · Catering services · Meal-cooking services · Meal-preparation services

How this framework works

From the published notice

Type: Closed framework
Call-offs: call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Places: up to 60 suppliers · 10 bids on the busiest of 6 lots (0.2 per place) · 10 appointed
Framework period: 4 yrs from 1 May 2026

Published description of the framework

Selection and award process using the taxi rank system

Call-off contracts for catering services will be awarded using the taxi rank system, operating as follows:

1.Framework ranking

At framework award, suppliers will be ranked based on their overall tender scores, taking into account quality and price in accordance with the published award criteria.

2.Offering of requirements

When a catering requirement arises (for example, a meeting, training event, or function), the opportunity will first be offered to the highest-ranked supplier on the taxi rank, provided they:

can meet the menu, dietary, and service requirements,
have capacity and availability on the required date and time,
can deliver the service within the required location and timescales, and
accept the call-off at the framework terms and prices.

3.Movement down the rank

If the first-ranked supplier is unable to meet the requirement, the opportunity will be offered to the next supplier in the taxi rank, continuing sequentially until a suitable supplier is identified.

4.Rotation of suppliers

Once a supplier accepts and delivers a call-off contract, they will move to the bottom of the taxi rank, with all other suppliers moving up one position. This ensures a fair and equitable distribution of catering opportunities across the framework.

Benefits of the taxi rank approach for catering services

Rapid access to catering services for short-notice and routine events
Clear, pre-agreed pricing with no call-off negotiation
Fair rotation of work across approved catering suppliers
Reduced administrative burden for both the contracting authority and suppliers

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £4,500,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Civic & Corporate CateringAwarded 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£6,750,000