---
title: "UoB - Provision of Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d021"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-01-15"
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# UoB - Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d021

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is currently in the tender stage, inviting bids for the provision of catering services (CPV code 55500000) valued at £2,350,000 over a period of up to 7 years. This opportunity is located in the UKH2 region, and the procurement process follows an open procedure with electronic and written submission methods. The tender title is "UoB - Provision of Catering Services," and the submission deadline is set for 16:00 on 20th March 2025. The award period will commence on the same date. Interested parties must ensure their bids are valid until 31st August 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for catering service providers, especially those experienced in servicing educational institutions. With a substantial budget and potential for renewal beyond the initial 5-year term, this contract can significantly contribute to business growth. Companies equipped to offer comprehensive catering solutions, including school and institutional catering services, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The University of Bedfordshire’s focus on price as an award criterion underscores the importance of competitive financial proposals.

## Notice

Provision of catering services to the University of Bedfordshire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Catering Services

Renewal: Initial term of 5 years with option to further extend for a maximum of 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001308-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,350,000 |
| Lots value | £23,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001308-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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