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title: "Catering at The Birches"
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# Catering at The Birches

Buyer: HOUSING SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-054f3083-8b41-4475-bda5-9ba0f4899b16

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of catering services at The Birches residential facility has been completed, with the award made to Sophie's Catering. The buying organisation, Housing Solutions, based in Berkshire, England, initiated this tender to secure ongoing service delivery of meals and food services, aligning with dietary and regulatory requirements. The industry category is 'Catering services for other enterprises or institutions.' This was a limited procurement method, not involving prior publication of a contract notice, and was aimed at a contract value of up to GBP 1,000,000 over a maximum term of five years (2+2+1). The contract period commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2028, with services being delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on delivering essential services within a care setting. Although the awarded supplier has already been selected, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses engaged in catering for residential facilities, institutional settings, or enterprises requiring bespoke dietary services. Companies with a track record in adhering to stringent nutritional guidelines and regulatory standards could find themselves well-suited for comparable opportunities, aiding in expanding their footprint within this niche market.

## Notice

Provision of catering services at The Birches residential facility, including the preparation and delivery of daily meals and associated food services for residents, in line with dietary, nutritional and regulatory requirements. The contract supports ongoing service delivery within the care setting and has an estimated value of up to GBP1,000,000 over a maximum term of five-year (2+2+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e56975d-5a7f-4634-81f0-1302f1fd1e06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOUSING SOLUTIONS |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL6 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Maidenhead |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOPHIE'S CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e56975d-5a7f-4634-81f0-1302f1fd1e06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e56975d-5a7f-4634-81f0-1302f1fd1e06
  19th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN171506
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/

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