Planning

Catering Services for Four Extra Care Schemes

VIVID HOUSING LTD

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Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 14:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VIVID Housing Ltd, a public authority of sub-central government, has announced a planned procurement process for catering services across four of its extra care properties. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to provide seven lunches a week, each including at least two main course options, a vegetarian choice, and a dessert. The procurement is being conducted through a competitive flexible procedure and falls under the services category, specifically catering services (CPV code 55520000). This planned contract, expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and run until 31st March 2030, is valued at £2,500,000 net (£3,000,000 gross) and is located in the UK, specifically in the regions of UKJ and UKK. Interested parties should note the anticipated future notice date of 1st October 2026.

This tender presents a promising growth opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can deliver a diverse menu offering with flexibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract especially suitable due to its planned structure supporting such organizations. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance a business's portfolio through the provision of consistent, high-quality catering services to a public sector client, thus fostering long-term partnerships and boosting credibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services for Four Extra Care Schemes

Notice Description

Provision of catering services to four of VIVID's extra care properties. This includes 7 lunches a week (two courses), with a minimum choice of at least two main courses and one vegetarian option and a dessert choice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032025-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIVID HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8HB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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