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Summary of the contracting process

The Ordnance Survey, Great Britain's mapping agency, has concluded the procurement process for catering and hospitality services at its headquarters, Explorer House in Southampton, Hampshire. The tender was focused on providing comprehensive catering services to employees, tenants, and visitors, with operational hours from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The procurement, categorised under 'Canteen and catering services' in the CPV scheme, has been awarded to CH&CO Catering Limited with a contract period beginning 2 June 2026 and concluding on 1 June 2029. The total contract value is £1,050,000, and the procurement stage has been updated to 'complete' as of 5 June 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality, particularly those capable of exceeding basic contract requirements by introducing innovative service offerings. While the selected supplier, CH&CO Catering Limited, will service the primary needs of Ordnance Survey and its associates, businesses with a strategic interest in large-scale corporate catering and a presence in hampering logistics across multiple regions, including the UK and abroad, would be well-suited to similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Catering and Hospitality Services for Ordnance Survey - AWARD

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Great Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals. Further information can be found on our website http://www.os.uk. OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. OS Head Office (Explorer House) is a freehold office located at Adanac Drive, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0AS, UK. This site plays a vital role in business operations and reflects the OS values of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. OS are proud to maintain a workplace that not only meets the highest standards of functionality and safety but also fosters a positive and engaging atmosphere for all who work and visit here. OS are seeking a Catering and Hospitality services provider who will provide a full, quality catering provision to Explorer House. OS require a provider that will go above and beyond as part of this provision, using their initiative to enhance their service offering, and not necessarily be governed by the explicit detail within the contract. The catering provision required is for OS employees, Explorer House tenants and visitors / Business Centre customers. The opening hours of Explorer House are currently 6.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. OS requires the Supplier to provide a full hospitality service as part of the requirements. This includes servicing meetings, conferences and events based at Explorer House for OS, tenants and external customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fbc4a3b-6657-4608-8f2c-f979a00498de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87daa8af-d6aa-438c-8a4b-c129d7a2dc35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CH&CO CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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