Tender

Catering and hospitality - CM3376

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 16:41

Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited, headquartered in Bradford, is currently active in the procurement stage for a catering and hospitality contract titled "Catering and hospitality - CM3376". This opportunity pertains to services that will be relocated to the Leeds Valley Business Park and requires continuous manned and unmanned catering services to be available 24/7. The industry category falls under "Canteen and catering services", and the procurement is being conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, allowing selective bidders to engage in dialogue sessions to enhance their submissions. The expression of interest deadline is set for 24th February 2026, with the award anticipated by 6th May 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 29th June 2026, running for an initial term of four years, with a potential three-year extension.

This contract represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in large-scale catering and hospitality services, particularly those capable of providing a round-the-clock service. With a gross contract value of £2,400,000, this tender is especially attractive to SMEs, given its suitability provision. Businesses that can demonstrate quality operational delivery and cost efficiency will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enhance reputations and expand market reach for catering businesses seeking to establish a foothold in the utility sector.

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Notice Title

Catering and hospitality - CM3376

Notice Description

The Client (the Client) are relocating their Operational Support Hub to Leeds Valley Business Park. The capacity of the building is 750 desks across 3 floors and it will only be open to The Client employees and invited visitors. The catering service will need to be available 365 a year, 24/7 through both a manned and unmanned service. The manned catering service will be a breakfast, lunch and snack offering, which will be supplemented by a hospitality service for meeting rooms and events. Catering services will need to be provided to facilitate an offering for the Client employees who work outside of the manned catering service hours. The bidder will need to provide a variety of hospitality services to serve meeting rooms and events such as Induction sessions and Board meetings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 4 year term with an optional 3 year extension.

Planning Information

Please contact FMandEnergyCommercialTeam@yorkshirewater.co.uk with a title of 'Catering and hospitality PME response' if you are interested in this catering and hospitality opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e762
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005018-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fmandenergycommercialteam@yorkshirewater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

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