Award

Staff Catering and Drinks Reception

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has successfully completed the procurement process for providing catering and drinks services during its graduation ceremonies spanning 2026 to 2027. Identified as a public authority within the sub-central government, the buying organisation is based in Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom. The contract, which involves services in the catering sector, has reached the award stage with Seasoned Venues Limited emerging as the supplier. The procurement was conducted under a "light touch" regime, below the threshold with the official contract signed on 11th December 2025 and active from 1st January 2026 to 1st August 2027. This procurement process took place within region UKJ2 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, as the awarded contract secures a total value of £228,207.72 GBP. Seasoned Venues Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise noted for its catering capabilities, is a prime example of a business well-suited to such procurement opportunities. Suppliers with expertise in event catering, particularly those capable of high-volume service provision for ceremonies and receptions, stand to benefit from similar opportunities provided by public entities like universities, fostering growth and extending their market reach within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Staff Catering and Drinks Reception

Notice Description

Graduation 2026 - 2027 Catering & Drinks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f85c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084061-2025
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
£190,173 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.beeny@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

SEASONED VENUES

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