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Official procurement procedure
University of Winchester - Catering Services
No classification published
Location not published
Published value
£9,800,000
Submission deadline 2 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER: "University of Winchester - Catering Services". Published status: complete. Published value: £9,800,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 2 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £9,800,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
-0.6%Historical Average
Competition Density
8.5Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
Aramark LimitedTop vendor: 88.4% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 15 active published awards; 13 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| Aramark Limited | 1 win | £12,000,000 |
| CHURCHILL CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED | 1 win | £375,000 |
| The Digital Garage Group Limited | 1 win | £262,418 |
| TRIDENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES LTD | 1 win | £228,935 |
| BLACKBULLION LTD | 1 win | £150,000 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published12 May 2026, 16:16 BST | Last source update12 May 2026, 16:16 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationNot published | ||
Delivery areaLocation not published | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-065357 | ||
What is being bought
This is the Award Notice for our Catering Services Contract. Details are:
Following a comprehensive review of its catering operations, the University has decided to outsource its catering provision and appoint a specialist supplier to work in a transparent, collaborative partnership. The selected partner will be expected to bring innovation, experience, and sector expertise to develop the service, maximising both customer experience and financial performance.
The University seeks a partner who can deliver a catering service that reflects its academic standards and community values-creating an environment that enhances the experience of students, staff, and visitors alike. The chosen supplier should demonstrate an ability to maximise the potential of the facilities and deliver a service the University can be proud of.
What changed
From the official release history
- tender value changed
12 May 2026, 16:16 BST - Status changed to complete
12 May 2026, 16:16 BST - Official notice release published
12 May 2026, 16:16 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
12 May 2026, 16:16 BST - Published value updated to £9,800,000
13 Feb 2026, 11:43 GMT - Official notice release published
13 Feb 2026, 11:43 GMT - Published value updated to £1,400,000
12 Feb 2026, 17:37 GMT - Status changed to active
12 Feb 2026, 17:37 GMT - Official notice release published
12 Feb 2026, 17:37 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 2 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
12 Feb 2026, 17:37 GMT - Buyer information updated
12 Feb 2026, 17:37 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
12 May 2026, 16:16 BST - Submission deadline
2 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST - Award active
12 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £12,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Aramark Ltd £12,000,000 · 12 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statistics bids: 3 (lot 1) finalStageBids: 3 (lot 1) smeFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 1) vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 1) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
Contracting authority GB-COH-05969256Award and contract changes
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