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title: "Catering at The Birches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b8eb"
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# Catering at The Birches

Buyer: HOUSING SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b8eb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of catering services at The Birches was undertaken by Housing Solutions. This public procurement initiative falls under the service industry category, specifically catering services for other enterprises or institutions. Located in the UKJ11 region, the contract was executed through a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) managed by YPO. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract commencing on 1 June 2026. The maximum duration of the contract is five years, structured as an initial two-year term, with the possibility of extensions to reach a final term of 2+2+1 years. The estimated value of the contract over the maximum duration is GBP 1,000,000.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity, particularly for those in the catering industry that focus on offering comprehensive meal and associated services in residential facilities. Businesses with expertise in meal planning, nutrition, and regulatory compliance will find this contract appealing. The contract's nature, ensuring high-quality service delivery, customer care, and operational management, also allows for strategic business growth over the designated term. SMEs, like the winning supplier Sophie's Catering, which demonstrate innovation in food service management, are well-suited for such competitive tenders given the focus on value for money and social value contributions.

## Notice

Provision of catering services at The Birches residential facility, including the preparation and delivery of daily meals and associated food services for residents, in line with dietary, nutritional and regulatory requirements. The contract supports ongoing service delivery within the care setting and has an estimated value of up to GBP1,000,000 over a maximum term of five-year (2+2+1).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Housing Solutions has awarded a contract for the provision of catering services at The Birches following a further competition conducted under the YPO Building in Use DPS - Lot 1: Catering Services (Reference 879). The contract covers the delivery of high quality catering services for the residents, including meal planning, food preparation, service delivery, and associated catering operations. The contract commenced on the 1st of June 2026 and is for a maximum term of five years (2+2+1), subject to extension options and satisfactory performance. The total estimated value is up to GBP1 million over the maximum term.

### Procurement Information

Housing Solutions conducted a further competition under the YPO Dynamic Purchasing System established in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Invitations to tender were issued through the DPS in accordance with the DPS rules. One compliant tender submission was received and evaluated against the published award criteria. Following evaluation, the contract was awarded to the successful tenderer. The award relates to a call-off contract under an existing DPS and does not constitute a separate procurement requiring publication of a prior contract notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057988-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOUSING SOLUTIONS |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL6 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Maidenhead |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOPHIE'S CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057988-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43134

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