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CSP26514 - Conference Catering

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 May 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "CSP26514 - Conference Catering" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. The contract was for catering services, specifically for supplying conference catering without competition due to the absence of reasonable alternatives, classifying the process under 'below threshold.' The procurement stage is currently at 'award,' and the resulting contract has been completed. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, with the contract becoming active on 13th May 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £17,743.80 and was officially signed on 12th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises such as Lodge Catering Ltd., which was awarded the contract. The opportunity is ideal for catering companies looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector, offering a platform to demonstrate their ability to deliver high-quality service for government organisations. Businesses with experience in conference catering and the capacity to operate within the UK will find this tender aligns well with their growth strategies. The procurement method utilised in this tender suggests future opportunities may also arise through direct award processes, presenting a straightforward path for market entry or expansion.

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Notice Title

CSP26514 - Conference Catering

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Contract details notice for the supply of Conference Catering to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046818-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,786 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LODGE CATERING

Further Information

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