Planning

UKRI-5482 Accommodation and Catering Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 12:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent public authority in central government, is initiating a procurement process for "UKRI-5482 Accommodation and Catering Services". This process is in the planning stage as of the latest update on 22 May 2026. The procurement is categorised under services, specifically targeting catering services with a CPV classification of 55520000. A notice for this opportunity will be issued by 3 August 2026, with the contract period expected to cover from 26 November 2026 to 25 November 2033. The total procurement has an estimated value of £50 million and welcomes participation from SMEs, highlighting opportunities for diverse business participation across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses operating in the accommodation and catering sectors, especially those that can provide comprehensive service solutions on a large scale. With the involvement of UKRI, a central government body, businesses that succeed in securing this contract could gain a strong reference that may enhance their credibility and open doors to further opportunities across the public sector. Firms equipped to undertake extensive service provision over multiple years, particularly those positioned as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in this tender, fostering potential growth and expansion within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5482 Accommodation and Catering Services

Notice Description

Accommodation and Catering Services The estimated value of the requirement is PS50m

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a131
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047872-2026
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2026 - 25 Nov 2033 Over 5 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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