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UKRI-5482 Accommodation and Catering Services

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has announced plans to buy catering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 7 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 26 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 65 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Accommodation and Catering Services The estimated value of the requirement is £50m

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 047872-2026

About the buyer

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)Last 12 months

Procurements

1894

Awards

1742

Suppliers it has used most for catering

All tenders and awards from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Similar open tenders

All open catering tenders
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    Closing soon47 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £75kestimated
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    Closing soon3 days leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £2.5mestimated
  3. Catering Services for Four Extra Care Schemes

    VIVID Housing LtdSouth East, South WestCatering

    Closing soon6 days leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £4.5mestimated
  4. Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods

    Gateshead Borough CouncilNorth EastFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £200kframework ceiling
  5. Navan Centre and Fort Seeks Catering Provider to Enhance Visitor Experience **Expression of Interest**

    Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough CouncilNorthern IrelandCatering

    Open8 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    Value not stated

From notice 047872-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.