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Award

01 May 2026 at 07:54

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:23

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), located in London, has successfully awarded a contract for catering services at their South Mimms site. The contract, procured through an open competitive flexible procedure, involves managing a staff canteen that offers daily breakfasts, lunch menus, and ad-hoc hospitality services. The contract was awarded to BaxterStorey Ltd, based in Reading, starting from 1st July 2026 and running until 30th June 2031, with an option for two potential one-year extensions. The total contract value stands at £850,000, with the legal framework governed by UKPGA 2023/54. Key performance metrics will be reviewed quarterly to ensure timely delivery of hospitality orders, maintaining a standard of at least 95% on-time delivery.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in quality canteen and catering services, as classified under CPV 55500000. Large-scale caterers, like BaxterStorey Ltd, that can offer flexible, quality-driven food services and can handle ad-hoc hospitality requirements will find suitable opportunities to engage. Businesses that can match the technical and commercial criteria, particularly those with a strong emphasis on social value, stand a competitive chance in similar future procurements by public authority central government institutions like the MHRA. This tender highlights the growing demand for comprehensive catering solutions in public sector settings, opening doors for enhanced revenue streams and new client partnerships for successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

Catering for the South Mimms Site

Notice Description

Catering services for the South Mimms Site, including a staff canteen open every weekday and ad-hoc hospitality services. The canteen provides breakfast and a lunch menu to agency staff. Sandwiches, snacks and hot drinks are available through the day.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 potential extensions of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e545
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040246-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£847,151 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAXTERSTOREY

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