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title: "GB-Harwell: UKRI-3665 MRC Harwell Catering Service"
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# GB-Harwell: UKRI-3665 MRC Harwell Catering Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e9ed565-a9c0-4987-8a2c-30745b0422f0

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, has recently awarded a contract for catering services under the title "GB-Harwell: UKRI-3665 MRC Harwell Catering Service". The contract was awarded to Aramark Ltd., with a total value of GBP 529,526.83. The services will be provided in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2024 and end on 30th September 2027. The procurement process, initiated through a call-off under the ESPO Framework 704_22, has already reached the award stage, with the award being made on 5th September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering service industry, especially those adept at managing large-scale food service operations within research establishments or similar environments. While the award has been made to a large entity, the specifics of the contract could serve as a valuable case study for SMEs and other enterprises looking to understand the procurement dynamics within the UKRI framework and the catering sector. Those specialising in high-quality, compliant food services in a research or educational context would find this type of procurement particularly relevant to their growth strategies.

## Notice

Catering Service Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data. This purchase form a Call off against 704_22 ESPO Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082fbc6c-9614-42fa-ba4a-90c5d4bd53ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £529,526 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £529,526 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARAMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082fbc6c-9614-42fa-ba4a-90c5d4bd53ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082fbc6c-9614-42fa-ba4a-90c5d4bd53ff
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=888131063
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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