Planning

Catering Supply

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park in Norwich, is planning a catering supply procurement process under the title "Catering Supply". This procurement is in the Planning stage with the aim to supply catering goods for all catering outlets on campus, as well as at associated locations when required. The industry categories involved include food, beverages, and catering services. This planned tender is set within the location of the United Kingdom, with the process being governed by legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. A future notice concerning this procurement is anticipated to be issued by 1st January 2026, with the contract period expected to commence from 1st June 2026 and conclude by 1st June 2030.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of food, beverages, and catering services. Companies that cater to educational institutions or other large-scale environments will find this procurement particularly suitable due to the extensive demand for catering services within a university setting. Given that the planned procurement lies in the goods category, suppliers with robust logistical capabilities and diverse product offerings are encouraged to engage with this opportunity. The nature of the procurement situates it well for both established suppliers and emerging businesses looking to expand their clientele within the public sector, especially those familiar with public authority contracting and sub-central government operations. Businesses wishing to participate should ready themselves for the forthcoming notice and ensure compliance with the stated legal and procedural requirements.

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Notice Title

Catering Supply

Notice Description

Supply of catering goods for all catering outlets on campus and at associated locations when necessary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05228f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026337-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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