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Award

12 May 2026 at 08:24

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 11:13

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by ORE Catapult in Glasgow focused on the "Catering Services (Blyth) Framework." This contract's primary objective was to award Olivia's Kitchen Limited the provision of high-quality catering services for various events such as conferences, corporate and executive events, in-house meetings, and supplier days in Blyth. Key dates include a contract start date of 12th May 2026, ending on 11th May 2027, with the option for renewal up to three additional years. This direct award contract was below the threshold, using a closed framework agreement without competition, highlighting its efficient and targeted procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Olivia's Kitchen Limited that specialise in providing versatile and high-quality catering solutions. By securing this framework agreement, businesses can establish a foothold in the hospitality sector within corporate environments, facilitating potential networking and subsequent contracts. Companies adept at delivering bespoke catering solutions tailored to corporate and executive needs would find this kind of contract well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to consolidate and expand their service offerings in the regional market.

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Notice Title

Catering Services (Blyth) Framework

Notice Description

The principal objective of this framework is to award Olivia's Kitchen Limited to provide Catering Services in Blyth. The supplier shall be required to provide high quality Catering Services for the following occasions: Conferences; Corporate Events; In-house meetings; Executive events; and Supplier days. This list is by no means exhaustive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043305-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLIVIA'S KITCHEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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