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Town Hall Sole Caterer

Oxford City Council

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20 Apr 2026 at 16:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Town Hall Sole Caterer" contract initiated by Oxford City Council is currently in the Tender stage. This procedure is designed to select a catering service provider for Oxford Town Hall, with a focus on delivering high-quality and commercially competitive services. Located in Oxford, United Kingdom, the council, classified as a sub-central government public authority, is accepting tenders until 18 May 2026, with the award expected by 13 July 2026. The open competitive flexible procedure requires bidders to participate in a multi-stage evaluation, including tasting demonstrations, for a service worth approximately £1,200,000, with opportunities for renewal.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for catering businesses aiming to enhance their market presence in the UK public sector. Catering companies with expertise in high-quality service delivery, competitive pricing, and innovative offerings are well-positioned to win this contract. By securing this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their reputation, and establish a long-term relationship with the Oxford City Council, benefiting from potential contract extensions up to 2031. The competitive nature and value of this tender make it an attractive proposition for established companies in the catering industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Town Hall Sole Caterer

Notice Description

The provision of Catering Services at Oxford Town Hall (the Premises). The Caterer shall deliver high-quality, commercially competitive catering that enhances the reputation of Oxford City Council and provides an excellent customer experience across all service areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend by two additional periods of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035814-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxford City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

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