267800 Catering - Hot Food Tender in United Kingdom - 138232416

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: 267800 Catering - Hot Food

Deadline: 17 Apr 2026

Posting Date: 21 Mar 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 138232416

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Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
55520000 - Catering services

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Tender Details

DMU is seeking a well-priced hot food offer that plays a vital role in supporting students on campus, particularly at a time when cost-of-living pressures are having a real impact on daily choices. The University has therefore taken a deliberate decision to remove the main financial barriers to entry for the operator. By covering fixed costs such as rent, rates, and utilities, and by fully equipping the kitchen, DMU is enabling a food business to trade successfully from day one with very limited capital investment required. The University expects to see this reflected in accessible pricing and menu choice which will result in strong participation during term time. The typical student demographic on the Leicester campus consists largely of commuter and first-generation students, with a strong sensitivity to price and value. Academic and a core group of professional service staff work on campus throughout the week, with some professional services staff adopting a hybrid approach, with a minimum of two days per week on campus. In addition to daily service, there is a requirement to cater for large groups of visitors, often as part of key recruitment activities and summer schools. The ability to serve large volumes of visitors in a small timeframe is key. For this, use of vouchers would be required along with a detailed breakdown of charges and an invoice sent to the University at the end of each month. The hot food offer is located within the Vijay Patel Building, one of th...

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 Tender Notice