---
title: "Catering for the LCR AI Summit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce41"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-16"
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# Catering for the LCR AI Summit

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce41

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority initiated a procurement process for catering services titled "Catering for the LCR AI Summit," classified under the services industry category. This procurement was to provide meals and refreshments at the ACC Liverpool for attendees, speakers, and the event team during the summit. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract awarded to SODEXO LIVE UK LIMITED. The contract, valued at £33,375, was signed on 10th October 2025 and is scheduled for execution on 23rd October 2025. The procurement method used was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, focusing on efficient service delivery within the UKD7 region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in large-scale event catering. Businesses with expertise in managing events within the hospitality sector, particularly those with experience in timely and effective service delivery, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The selection of SODEXO LIVE UK LIMITED as the supplier highlights the importance of established experience and scale in securing such contracts. Companies interested in future tenders with similar requirements may benefit from demonstrating robust logistics and service excellence in large event settings.

## Notice

Catering for the LCR AI Summit providing meals and refreshments for attendees, speakers and event team for the LCR AI Summit being hosted at the ACC Liverpool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066028-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,375 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SODEXO LIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 14:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066028-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066028-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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