Staff Catering and Drinks Reception

University of Sussex
South East
1 January 2026 to 1 August 2027

Delivery of catering and beverage services specifically for graduation ceremonies during the 2026 and 2027 academic periods. The scope includes the provision of food and drink for staff receptions, requiring high-volume service delivery tailored to university event schedules and specific venue requirements.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £190k; As published
Published: 17 December 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 11 December 2025; Seasoned
Contract length: 19 months; Ends 1 August 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of professional event catering and drinks reception services for university graduation ceremonies and associated staff hospitality events.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
17 December 2025
Contract awardedto Seasoned
11 December 2025
Contract starts
1 January 2026
Contract ends
1 August 2027

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The buyer

Type: School or college
Event catering contracts, 24 months: 2
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How it compares

5.9× the typical event catering contract (£32k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/340368/staff-catering-and-drinks-reception
Buyer reference: US_24159c-g
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f85c
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

University of Sussex. Staff Catering and Drinks Reception. Contract award, 17 December 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/340368/staff-catering-and-drinks-reception (accessed 12 October 2026).