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title: "Catering Services"
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# Catering Services

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613f1

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## Summary

Bournemouth University is actively seeking a professional and experienced catering contractor to offer high-quality and innovative catering and hospitality services. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves an open procedure and focuses on services within the main procurement category. Located at the University’s campuses in Poole and encompassing the United Kingdom region UKK24, the contract is structured to be nil-cost with a profit-sharing model and aims to enhance the student experience. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 27th July 2026, with the award expected to occur by 1st October 2026, and the contract period beginning on 10th January 2027, lasting until 2034, with possible extensions.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those experienced in delivering student-centred services. Organisations providing environmentally sustainable operations and technologically advanced solutions will find this contract advantageous. Both small to medium enterprises and large businesses, including those located within and outside Bournemouth, are encouraged to participate. This diverse inclusion aims to foster competitive offerings while ensuring a high standard of service value and innovation on campus. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses that focus on quality service, student engagement, and innovative approaches to food and hospitality.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint a professional and experienced catering contractor capable of delivering a student-focused, high-quality and innovative catering and hospitality service. The student experience is central to the University's mission, and the successful contractor will be expected to provide a sector-leading service that promotes and prioritises a campus-first experience and improves overall student satisfaction. The successful supplier will be required to operate on a Nil-Cost Guaranteed with Profit Share basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to agreement, the Contract may be extended for 2 Years.

### Planning Information

A Preliminary Market Engagement document is available to potential participants as part of this notice. The documents sets out the high-level requirements of the engagement process including the scope of the exercise and how organisations may register their interest.
Here is an overview of the requirements:
The University carrying out a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise for Catering Services. This will inform the tender process to appoint a professional and experienced catering contractor capable of delivering a student-focused, high-quality and innovative catering and hospitality service. The student experience is central to the University's mission, and the successful contractor will be expected to provide a sector-leading service that promotes and prioritises a campus-first experience and improves overall student satisfaction.
Campus Locations
Catering services are required across the University's two principal campus locations:
• Talbot Campus
• Lansdowne Campus
Each campus serves a diverse student, staff, and visitor population, requiring a flexible, responsive catering and hospitality service.
Key requirements include:
• Cost neutral with a surplus, a service model that both delivers at no cost to the University, yet provides profit sharing for the University to reinvest back into its student experience
• A student centred, high-quality, contemporary and authentic food and beverage offer across all catering outlets
• Excellent value for money, including accessible low-price entry points, discounts and loyalty schemes
• A continually evolving and innovative service model, providing a contemporary offer that aligns with student's tastes and trends
• A sustainable and environmentally responsible operation, incorporating a robust and data driven "reduce, reuse, recycle" waste management strategy
• A technologically advanced service, providing digital solutions that enhance convenience, drive engagement and repeat custom
• A strong commitment to staff training, personal development, and education
Format of the Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise
The exercise will consist of:
• Written responses to the areas of the PME document identified as required.
• One-to-one meetings with suppliers that have responded to this exercise (hereafter referred to as Participants) via face to face on site at one of the University campus locations. Meeting duration will be a maximum of 1.5 hours.
The University will reduce the number of Participants from written responses to one-to-one discussions via the following method:
Management of Engagement Activity
• At least one SME will be included;
• At least one large enterprise will be included;
• At least one non-incumbent supplier will be included;
• At least one Participant with a registered address within Bournemouth will be included;
• At least one Participant with a registered address outside of Bournemouth will be included;
The above elements can/will only apply if at least one Participant meets that description.
If you wish to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise you must express your interest in the exercise and download the document from In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056803-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2027 - 9 Jan 2034 |
| Recurrence | 2034-01-10 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 15:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056803-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 13:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009451-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008838-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056803-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009451-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008838-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity/aspx/Home
- https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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