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Provision of Catering Services

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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08 Aug 2025 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process outlined involves the Open University, based in Milton Keynes, seeking the provision of catering services for its Walton Hall Campus. This procurement falls under the services category within the catering industry, specifically classified under CPV code 55520000. The process utilised a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, set above a specific threshold. With the procurement stage marked as 'award', the tender reference is "OUPA11468," and the contract has been awarded to Baxter Storey Limited. The activity spans the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 8th August 2025. Key dates include the award on 1st October 2025, with the contract running from 21st November 2026 to 31st January 2028, valued at £784,000.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, especially for enterprises involved in large-scale catering operations capable of delivering comprehensive services to educational institutions. While the current contract has been awarded to a large supplier, similar future opportunities could be ripe for qualified businesses that are prepared to manage substantial contracts in the South East England region. Companies that are adept in negotiating procedures and able to meet the high standards expected by prominent buyer organisations such as the Open University may see growth by keeping abreast of similar procurement opportunities and preparing competitive offers. Although neither SMEs nor VCSE organisations are targeted within this specific tender's suitability, maintaining flexibility and readiness can aid similar enterprises in capitalising on such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

Catering services to The OU Walton Hall Campus based in Milton Keynes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2d63331-39df-43ee-86ba-bb7780a45645
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f57934-533c-4f9b-a68b-4ed4a3d25734
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£784,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£784,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAXTER STOREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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