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Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

VIVID Housing Ltd, a sub-central public authority based in Portsmouth, UK, is currently at the planning stage of procuring high-quality catering services for its four Extra Care housing schemes. These schemes are located in Basingstoke, Fleet, and Chandler's Ford, providing essential support to over 200 residents. The procurement process aims to establish a sustainable and customer-focused catering service that ensures high standards of food quality and service. The industry category for this tender falls under services, with key activities including meal-serving and cooking services. Interested suppliers should submit their responses through the In-Tend portal by 14 August 2026, as stated in the preliminary market engagement notice published on 24 July 2026.

This catering services tender, valued at £4,500,000 GBP, presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and meal services. The procurement process, with its emphasis on sustainability and customer satisfaction, is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering consistent and high-quality meal services. Businesses with expertise in supporting clients with dietary needs, particularly those assisting individuals with dementia and frailty, will find this tender a promising avenue for growth and community impact. The contract period extends from 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031, with potential for renewal, offering a long-term engagement opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Catering Services for Four Extra Care Schemes

Notice Description

VIVID wishes to procure a high-quality catering service for its four Extra Care housing schemes: * Abbey Court, Basingstoke * Campbell Place, Fleet * Rowan Court, Chandler's Ford * Surrey Court, Chandler's Ford The service supports over 200 customers, including older people living with dementia, frailty and a range of health and support needs. The catering provision plays a key role in customers' daily lives, providing nutritious meals, opportunities for social interaction, and supporting independence, wellbeing and community connection. We aim to establish a sustainable, customer-focused catering service that delivers consistently high standards of food quality, choice and service across all schemes.

Planning Information

Submissions are to be made through the In-Tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/vivid/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d379
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070395-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55322000 - Meal-cooking services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55510000 - Canteen services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIVID HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8HB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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