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title: "267900 - Coffee Shop (Catering)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06798d"
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buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY"
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# 267900 - Coffee Shop (Catering)

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06798d

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## Summary

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, is actively seeking a coffee shop operator to offer catering services directly on their campus. The tender, titled "267900 - Coffee Shop (Catering)," falls under the catering services category, specifically targeting the UKF21 region. The process is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 28th April 2026. The university aims to support students by removing financial barriers for operators, covering fixed costs like rent and utilities, ensuring that the coffee shop can commence trading with minimal capital investment. The contract is set to begin on 1st August 2026 and could extend until 31st July 2031, depending on performance.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for local businesses specialising in coffee and food services to expand their footprint within an academic environment. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of entrants to compete in below-threshold competition. Businesses with strong local ties and the capability to provide a diverse and reasonably priced menu are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Catering to a campus largely populated by commuter and first-generation students offers a unique chance to establish strong customer loyalty and regular participation, fostering potential business growth through a consistent and engaged clientele. The light touch and concession regimes further simplify entry for qualifying businesses, making this an attractive prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to establish or expand their presence in the education sector.

## Notice

The university is seeking a coffee operator with strong local connections, capable of delivering exceptional service and a compelling offer within a fast-paced university environment. A well-priced offer of hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, pastries, and snacks, plays a vital role in supporting students on campus, particularly at a time when cost-of-living pressures are having a real impact on daily choices. The University has therefore taken a deliberate decision to remove the main financial barriers to entry for the operator. By covering fixed costs such as rent, rates, and utilities, and by fully equipping the coffee shop DMU is enabling a food business to trade successfully from day one with very limited capital investment required. The University expects to see this reflected in accessible pricing and menu choice which will result in strong participation during term time. The typical student demographic on the Leicester campus consists largely of commuter and first-generation students, with a strong sensitivity to price and value. Academic and a core group of professional service staff work on campus throughout the week, with some professional services staff adopting a hybrid approach, with a minimum of two days per week on campus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029827-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029827-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029827-2026
  31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dmu.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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