AwardedAwarded 12 May 2026

University of Winchester - Catering Services

University of Winchester · Education

In brief

University of Winchester awarded catering work to Aramark Ltd on 12 May 2026.

The notice gives a value of £9,800,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 August 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.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Aramark Ltd
3 bids received
£12,000,000
Awarded 12 May 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 013181-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 013344-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 043601-2026

Last time this was bought

University of Winchester - Parking Tender

Awarded
10 July 2025
Value
£924,686
Bids
7

Matched on University of Winchester, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Procurements

19

Awards

15

Suppliers it has used most for catering

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From notice 013181-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 February 2026, last updated 12 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.