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CSP25547 - Catering

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Nov 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract for catering services has been organised by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "CSP25547 - Catering," falls within the services category, specifically catering services. This procurement stage has been concluded, with the contract being awarded to THE MOVING VENUE CATERERS LIMITED, based in London. The process follows a direct procurement method due to technical reasons, as no competition was involved. The contract, with a gross value of £29,270.8, covers catering for a Growth VIP Event and is scheduled to begin and end on 24th November 2025.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with the capability to serve high-profile events. Although the tender was awarded without a competitive process, businesses of a similar scale to THE MOVING VENUE CATERERS LIMITED, which is a large establishment, may find such opportunities beneficial for demonstrating capabilities and securing future contracts with public sector entities. Businesses looking to expand their operations within central government tenders will find this sector promising for growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

CSP25547 - Catering

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. UK Research & Innovation require Catering for the Growth VIP Event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074073-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,270 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MOVING VENUE CATERERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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