---
title: "Graduation 2026 VIP Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d88f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2025-11-03"
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# Graduation 2026 VIP Catering

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d88f

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## Summary

The University of Sussex, a sub-central government public authority based in Falmer, Brighton, has completed the procurement process for the "Graduation 2026 VIP Catering" tender. This process involves catering services designed for VIPs attending the university's graduation ceremonies. The procurement falls under the services category with a light-touch special regime, executed through a below-threshold procurement method. The contract, awarded to Batch & Thyme Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), was signed on 1st November 2025 and is set to be active from 5th January 2026 until 3rd August 2026. The total contract value is GBP 38,918.40.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their contracts with educational institutions. Catering companies with expertise in providing high-quality service to VIPs at special events would find this contract particularly rewarding. Such procurement opportunities allow businesses to leverage their existing capabilities in hospitality services and enhance their portfolio by partnering with respected public institutions like the University of Sussex. The partnership also provides visibility and potential for growth within the public sector, especially for those located in or around the UKJ2 region.

## Notice

To provide VIP catering at the University's graduation ceremonies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070299-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,918 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BATCH & THYME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 09:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070299-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070299-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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