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06 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Enham Hub Cafe Catering Contract" was managed by Aster Group Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, based in Devizes, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the catering services industry category and is linked to the Enham Hub's operation, scheduled to begin on 15th July 2026. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition due to restricted time and data. The procurement reached the award and contract stages with the contract signed on 10th June 2026 and expected to last until 10th June 2028. The service area is extensive, covering multiple regions across the UK including the North East, the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and several other regions.

This catering contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in canteen and catering services. The substantial contract valued at approximately £132,480, including VAT, was awarded to Bartlett Mitchell Limited, a large company with a robust presence in the catering industry. Although this tender process was directly awarded, understanding such procurement opportunities can aid similar businesses in positioning themselves for future tenders in both competitive and direct processes. Companies with expertise in large-scale catering operations across various regions in the UK would find such contracts beneficial for leveraging business growth and expanding their service footprint in the public canteen services sector.

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Notice Title

Enham Hub Cafe Catering Contract

Notice Description

Catering contract for Enham Hub opening 15th July 2026. Exception due to restricted time and data. Approximate value PS132,480 Inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c452
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063209-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
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)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARTLETT MITCHELL

Further Information

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