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title: "University of Winchester - Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065357"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# University of Winchester - Catering Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065357

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## Summary

The University of Winchester has concluded the procurement process for its catering services, awarding the contract to Aramark Limited. The procurement, initiated as a tender, employed an open procedure mechanism suitable for a public authority at the sub-central government level. The University, located in Hampshire, aimed to partner with a supplier to innovate and enhance its catering services, aligning them with the institution’s academic and community standards. The award, activated on 12th May 2026, covers industry category 55520000 for catering services and extends across the UKJ and UKK regions. The contract, valued at £12,000,000, will commence on 1st August 2026, with the initial term running until 31st July 2031 and a potential extension for an additional two years.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in catering services to thrive in a competitive and prestigious academic environment. The open procurement process is an excellent opportunity for large catering companies to showcase their capability to deliver high-quality, innovative services that can improve customer experience and financial performance. Companies with experience in managing broad scale catering facilities and a commitment to community values will find this contract aligns well with their growth and operational objectives. Aramark Limited, selected from three valid bids, demonstrated their ability to satisfy the criteria of maximising the potential of the University of Winchester’s facilities and services.

## Notice

This is the Award Notice for our Catering Services Contract. Details are: Following a comprehensive review of its catering operations, the University has decided to outsource its catering provision and appoint a specialist supplier to work in a transparent, collaborative partnership. The selected partner will be expected to bring innovation, experience, and sector expertise to develop the service, maximising both customer experience and financial performance. The University seeks a partner who can deliver a catering service that reflects its academic standards and community values-creating an environment that enhances the experience of students, staff, and visitors alike. The chosen supplier should demonstrate an ability to maximise the potential of the facilities and deliver a service the University can be proud of.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043601-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,800,000 |
| Lots value | £9,800,000 |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO22 4NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Paul |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARAMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 15:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043601-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 11:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013344-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 17:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013181-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043601-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013344-2026
  13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013181-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aramark.co.uk
- http://www.elior.co.uk
- https://baxterstorey.com/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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