Buying category
Catering
Buy food, drink and catering services
Buy food, drink and catering services
All buying options are DfE-approved and listed alphabetically.
Provision of outsourced catering services, offering flexible catering provisions and a range of service models. It also covers ‘holiday food programmes’ for those looking to provide meals meeting the School Meal Standards during holiday periods.
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 31 August 2026
Provision of outsourced catering services, with the flexibility to respond to changes in the market.
Provider: Education Buying
Expires: 31 August 2026
A route to purchase or hire a large range of commercial catering equipment and associated goods and services, including catering equipment, maintenance response services and kitchen design services.
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 31 March 2026
Food and drink - dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
This DPS offers a wide range of food and drink products via a single supplier or multiple suppliers based on your budget and need. Suitable for schools who wish to procure a new food contract and who wish to thoroughly compare suppliers via a mini-competition.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 05 January 2027
Quick and cost-effective procurement of food and drink products, offering pre-approved suppliers who meet rigorous quality standards across various categories. Suitable for schools who wish to procure a new food contract and who are looking for a faster turnaround with a simplified process.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 26 October 2026
Light commercial catering equipment
An easy way for schools to buy all types of light catering equipment - from cutlery and crockery to small kitchen appliances and food storage solutions.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 06 June 2026
A compliant route for the provision of outsourced catering services.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 25 September 2026
Access to a range of sandwiches, filled rolls and baps, bagels and wraps, and food-to-go products including hot and cold eats, from a range of suppliers who hold relevant and in-date third party food safety accreditation certificates
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 30 June 2026