---
title: "Provision of Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a26b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a26b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-25"
---

# Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a26b

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## Summary

The Open University, classified as a sub-central public authority, is planning the procurement of catering services at its Walton Hall Campus in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This procurement, valued at £4,000,000 (gross value of £4,800,000), is in the planning stage under a tender initiation type as of 25th May 2026. The services required include retail catering, vending, and hospitality services, falling under the CPV codes 55500000 and 55520000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2028, with an expected end date of 31st January 2033. The procurement notice, as published on the Find a Tender service, anticipates a future notice date set for 1st February 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in canteen and catering services, retail catering, and hospitality. This procurement is ideal for established catering companies looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector, providing a broad range of services from vending to hospitality management. Businesses with the capability to service large institutions like universities and who can deliver comprehensive catering solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The provision for service renewal within the contracting period further enhances the growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

Provision of catering services at Open University Walton Hall Campus. Services include retail catering, vending and hospitality services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048338-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 25 May 2026 at 14:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048338-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048338-2026
  25th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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