---
title: "Bars & Catering for The Apex and Athenaeum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e388"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e388.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-29"
---

# Bars & Catering for The Apex and Athenaeum

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e388

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by West Suffolk Council, located in Bury St Edmunds, concerns the "Bars & Catering for The Apex and Athenaeum" project. This contract falls under the services category within the catering industry. The process involved a direct procurement method deemed below threshold, executed without competition, due to the continuation with the current provider, Greene King. The contract has reached the award stage and was signed on 18th November 2025. This contract, valued at £150,000, officially commenced on 2nd January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in catering services to engage with public sector projects. While the current contract was awarded directly to a large-scale supplier, such projects pave the way for future opportunities in similar tenders. Enterprises with capabilities in event catering and bar management may find expansive growth potential in bidding for future similar contracts with sub-central government authorities, like West Suffolk Council, when the market is open to competitive procurement methods.

## Notice

This contract is for bar supplies to the Apex and Athenaeum and continuing with the current provider (Greene King).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008217-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENE KING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 16:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008217-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 08:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078312-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074867-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008217-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078312-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074867-2025
  18th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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