---
title: "Town Hall Sole Caterer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686c1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Town Hall Sole Caterer

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686c1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Town Hall Sole Caterer" contract initiated by Oxford City Council is currently in the Tender stage. This procedure is designed to select a catering service provider for Oxford Town Hall, with a focus on delivering high-quality and commercially competitive services. Located in Oxford, United Kingdom, the council, classified as a sub-central government public authority, is accepting tenders until 18 May 2026, with the award expected by 13 July 2026. The open competitive flexible procedure requires bidders to participate in a multi-stage evaluation, including tasting demonstrations, for a service worth approximately £1,200,000, with opportunities for renewal. 

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for catering businesses aiming to enhance their market presence in the UK public sector. Catering companies with expertise in high-quality service delivery, competitive pricing, and innovative offerings are well-positioned to win this contract. By securing this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their reputation, and establish a long-term relationship with the Oxford City Council, benefiting from potential contract extensions up to 2031. The competitive nature and value of this tender make it an attractive proposition for established companies in the catering industry.

## Notice

The provision of Catering Services at Oxford Town Hall (the Premises). The Caterer shall deliver high-quality, commercially competitive catering that enhances the reputation of Oxford City Council and provides an excellent customer experience across all service areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend by two additional periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035814-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035814-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035814-2026
  20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14966

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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