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title: "Catering Services for Four Extra Care Schemes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d379"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "VIVID HOUSING LTD"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# Catering Services for Four Extra Care Schemes

Buyer: VIVID HOUSING LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d379

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## Summary

VIVID Housing Ltd, a sub-central public authority based in Portsmouth, UK, is currently at the planning stage of procuring high-quality catering services for its four Extra Care housing schemes. These schemes are located in Basingstoke, Fleet, and Chandler's Ford, providing essential support to over 200 residents. The procurement process aims to establish a sustainable and customer-focused catering service that ensures high standards of food quality and service. The industry category for this tender falls under services, with key activities including meal-serving and cooking services. Interested suppliers should submit their responses through the In-Tend portal by 14 August 2026, as stated in the preliminary market engagement notice published on 24 July 2026.

This catering services tender, valued at £4,500,000 GBP, presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and meal services. The procurement process, with its emphasis on sustainability and customer satisfaction, is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering consistent and high-quality meal services. Businesses with expertise in supporting clients with dietary needs, particularly those assisting individuals with dementia and frailty, will find this tender a promising avenue for growth and community impact. The contract period extends from 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031, with potential for renewal, offering a long-term engagement opportunity.

## Notice

VIVID wishes to procure a high-quality catering service for its four Extra Care housing schemes: * Abbey Court, Basingstoke * Campbell Place, Fleet * Rowan Court, Chandler's Ford * Surrey Court, Chandler's Ford The service supports over 200 customers, including older people living with dementia, frailty and a range of health and support needs. The catering provision plays a key role in customers' daily lives, providing nutritious meals, opportunities for social interaction, and supporting independence, wellbeing and community connection. We aim to establish a sustainable, customer-focused catering service that delivers consistently high standards of food quality, choice and service across all schemes.

### Planning Information

Submissions are to be made through the In-Tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/vivid/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070395-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55322000 - Meal-cooking services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55510000 - Canteen services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070395-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070395-2026
  24th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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