---
title: "UKRI-5482 Accommodation and Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a131"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# UKRI-5482 Accommodation and Catering Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a131

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent public authority in central government, is initiating a procurement process for "UKRI-5482 Accommodation and Catering Services". This process is in the planning stage as of the latest update on 22 May 2026. The procurement is categorised under services, specifically targeting catering services with a CPV classification of 55520000. A notice for this opportunity will be issued by 3 August 2026, with the contract period expected to cover from 26 November 2026 to 25 November 2033. The total procurement has an estimated value of £50 million and welcomes participation from SMEs, highlighting opportunities for diverse business participation across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses operating in the accommodation and catering sectors, especially those that can provide comprehensive service solutions on a large scale. With the involvement of UKRI, a central government body, businesses that succeed in securing this contract could gain a strong reference that may enhance their credibility and open doors to further opportunities across the public sector. Firms equipped to undertake extensive service provision over multiple years, particularly those positioned as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in this tender, fostering potential growth and expansion within the industry.

## Notice

Accommodation and Catering Services The estimated value of the requirement is PS50m

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047872-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2026 - 25 Nov 2033 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 12:25 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047872-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047872-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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