---
title: "Catering Services for Four Extra Care Schemes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e2d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "VIVID HOUSING LTD"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# Catering Services for Four Extra Care Schemes

Buyer: VIVID HOUSING LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e2d

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## Summary

VIVID Housing Ltd, a public authority of sub-central government, has announced a planned procurement process for catering services across four of its extra care properties. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to provide seven lunches a week, each including at least two main course options, a vegetarian choice, and a dessert. The procurement is being conducted through a competitive flexible procedure and falls under the services category, specifically catering services (CPV code 55520000). This planned contract, expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and run until 31st March 2030, is valued at £2,500,000 net (£3,000,000 gross) and is located in the UK, specifically in the regions of UKJ and UKK. Interested parties should note the anticipated future notice date of 1st October 2026.

This tender presents a promising growth opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can deliver a diverse menu offering with flexibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract especially suitable due to its planned structure supporting such organizations. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance a business's portfolio through the provision of consistent, high-quality catering services to a public sector client, thus fostering long-term partnerships and boosting credibility within the industry.

## Notice

Provision of catering services to four of VIVID's extra care properties. This includes 7 lunches a week (two courses), with a minimum choice of at least two main courses and one vegetarian option and a dessert choice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032025-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VIVID HOUSING LTD |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 14:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032025-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032025-2026
  8th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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