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University of Winchester - Catering Services

Outsourced catering operations for a university campus, requiring a specialist partner to manage food service delivery across existing facilities. The contract focuses on enhancing the customer experience for the academic community while maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency.

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Awarded value
£12m
As published
Published
12 February 2026
Awarded
12 May 2026
Aramark
Contract length
60 months
Ends 31 July 2031

What the contract covers

Single specialist provider contract

Provision of comprehensive catering services for university students, staff, and visitors, focusing on innovation, service quality, and financial performance.

  • Outsourced catering provision
  • Catering service reflecting the University's academic standards and community values
  • Catering service enhancing the experience of students, staff, and visitors

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Single specialist provider contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
60 months
Extensions
24 months
Longest it can run
84 months
Contract dates
1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
55520000

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  2. Contract awardedto Aramark
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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University of Winchester

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Aramark

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/349129/university-of-winchester-catering-services
Buyer reference
26/AG/004
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065357
Last checked
5 November 2026

University of Winchester. University of Winchester - Catering Services. Contract award, 12 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/349129/university-of-winchester-catering-services (accessed 5 November 2026).