---
title: "GSS25257 - Oxford Fine Dining"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0521af"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-05-23"
---

# GSS25257 - Oxford Fine Dining

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0521af

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation involves the contract titled "GSS25257 - Oxford Fine Dining" within the services category, specifically for hotel meeting and conference services. This direct award was made to Oxford Fine Dining Ltd, as there was no competition due to technical reasons, and is located within the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 27th March 2025, with the active service period occurring on 10th April 2025. This procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hospitality and conference services, particularly those capable of delivering high-standard solutions for meetings and events. Although it was awarded without an open competition, it highlights the necessity for companies in this domain to demonstrate uniqueness in their offerings to be considered for future similar opportunities. Companies that have distinct capabilities or specialised services that can meet the non-competitive criteria may find such procurements beneficial for growth and establishing strong relationships with governmental bodies like UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026051-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,230 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD FINE DINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026051-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026051-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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