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title: "Provision of Catering Services"
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buyer: "OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)"
published: "2025-08-08"
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# Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2d63331-39df-43ee-86ba-bb7780a45645

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## Summary

The public procurement process outlined involves the Open University, based in Milton Keynes, seeking the provision of catering services for its Walton Hall Campus. This procurement falls under the services category within the catering industry, specifically classified under CPV code 55520000. The process utilised a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, set above a specific threshold. With the procurement stage marked as 'award', the tender reference is "OUPA11468," and the contract has been awarded to Baxter Storey Limited. The activity spans the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 8th August 2025. Key dates include the award on 1st October 2025, with the contract running from 21st November 2026 to 31st January 2028, valued at £784,000.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, especially for enterprises involved in large-scale catering operations capable of delivering comprehensive services to educational institutions. While the current contract has been awarded to a large supplier, similar future opportunities could be ripe for qualified businesses that are prepared to manage substantial contracts in the South East England region. Companies that are adept in negotiating procedures and able to meet the high standards expected by prominent buyer organisations such as the Open University may see growth by keeping abreast of similar procurement opportunities and preparing competitive offers. Although neither SMEs nor VCSE organisations are targeted within this specific tender's suitability, maintaining flexibility and readiness can aid similar enterprises in capitalising on such opportunities.

## Notice

Catering services to The OU Walton Hall Campus based in Milton Keynes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f57934-533c-4f9b-a68b-4ed4a3d25734 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £784,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £784,000 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAXTER STOREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f57934-533c-4f9b-a68b-4ed4a3d25734

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f57934-533c-4f9b-a68b-4ed4a3d25734
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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