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TfL Operational Rail Site Catering 2025-26

Transport for London

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for London

Buyer Address: 5 Endeavour Square, London, UKI41, E20 1JN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: BSFAribaAdministration@tfl.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
3182137.0 GBP
Published
10 Oct 2025, 13:46
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
10 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Aug 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
SODEXO LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This requirement is for the provision of 25 operational rail sites of TfL. This requirement is to maintain continuity of service while TfL undertakes a full procurement process for a future consolidated catering contract.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Raw Notice JSON

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