Award

Bars & Catering for The Apex and Athenaeum

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 16:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Dec 2025 at 08:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Nov 2025 at 15:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Suffolk Council, located in Bury St Edmunds, concerns the "Bars & Catering for The Apex and Athenaeum" project. This contract falls under the services category within the catering industry. The process involved a direct procurement method deemed below threshold, executed without competition, due to the continuation with the current provider, Greene King. The contract has reached the award stage and was signed on 18th November 2025. This contract, valued at £150,000, officially commenced on 2nd January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in catering services to engage with public sector projects. While the current contract was awarded directly to a large-scale supplier, such projects pave the way for future opportunities in similar tenders. Enterprises with capabilities in event catering and bar management may find expansive growth potential in bidding for future similar contracts with sub-central government authorities, like West Suffolk Council, when the market is open to competitive procurement methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bars & Catering for The Apex and Athenaeum

Notice Description

This contract is for bar supplies to the Apex and Athenaeum and continuing with the current provider (Greene King).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e388
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008217-2026
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENE KING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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