268100 - Catering - Events
| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Buyer: | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender Status: | Active |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 9 March 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 15 April 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 31 July 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 July 2028 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 2.0 years |
| Award Criteria: | As detailed in the tender pack. |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-066577๐ BidWriter |
| Notice Reference: | 020936-2026๐ BidWriter |
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EVENT CATERING De Montfort University (DMU) is reshaping food and drink at the heart of campus and is seeking good operators who can deliver a great experience. DMU hosts a wide range of academic, corporate, cultural, and public-facing events across its campus. The compact campus (135,870 SQM) is based in centre of Leicester and comprises circa. 32 buildings. Catering requirements vary in scale, complexity, and formality, ranging from small meetings and working lunches to large dinners, conferences, buffets, receptions, bars and pop-up food offerings. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement (divided into distinct Lots) from which the University may call off services on a non-exclusive basis in accordance with its requirements. No guarantee of volume or value is given. Services to be provided may include, but are not limited to: โข Meeting and conference refreshments โข Buffets and informal dining โข Formal Dinners & VIP Catering Additional services may be required from time to time: โข Pop-Ups, Street Food & Contemporary Concepts โข Bar & licensed hospitality services DMU understands that some interested parties may be unfamiliar with traditional tender processes. If you have any questions regarding the process or issues registering on the InTend portal, please email procurement@dmu.ac.uk.
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