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Graduation 2026 VIP Catering

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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03 Nov 2025 at 09:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, a sub-central government public authority based in Falmer, Brighton, has completed the procurement process for the "Graduation 2026 VIP Catering" tender. This process involves catering services designed for VIPs attending the university's graduation ceremonies. The procurement falls under the services category with a light-touch special regime, executed through a below-threshold procurement method. The contract, awarded to Batch & Thyme Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), was signed on 1st November 2025 and is set to be active from 5th January 2026 until 3rd August 2026. The total contract value is GBP 38,918.40.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their contracts with educational institutions. Catering companies with expertise in providing high-quality service to VIPs at special events would find this contract particularly rewarding. Such procurement opportunities allow businesses to leverage their existing capabilities in hospitality services and enhance their portfolio by partnering with respected public institutions like the University of Sussex. The partnership also provides visibility and potential for growth within the public sector, especially for those located in or around the UKJ2 region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graduation 2026 VIP Catering

Notice Description

To provide VIP catering at the University's graduation ceremonies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d88f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070299-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,918 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATCH & THYME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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