Scope
Reference
OUPA11468
Description
Catering services to The OU Walton Hall Campus based in Milton Keynes.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £784,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 November 2026 to 31 January 2028
- 1 year, 2 months, 10 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
The contract between The Open University and BaxterStorey Limited commenced in 20th November 2019, coinciding with the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic. This unprecedented event significantly impacted operations and prevented the contract from being implemented as originally envisaged. These circumstances were beyond the control of both the University and the contractor.
Since the award of the contract, The Open University has undertaken substantial organisational change, including the conclusion of its 'New Ways of Working' project and the formalisation of hybrid working practices. This shift has led to a sustained reduction in daily campus attendance.
Given the current period of transformation and uncertainty surrounding the future scope of catering requirements, the University finds it appropriate to extend the current catering contract to 31 January 2028. This extension will allow adequate time for the University to clarify future service needs and ensure alignment with its strategic objectives.
Supplier
BAXTERSTOREY LIMITED
- Companies House: 01962583
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXZ-5178-NDNH
Earely West, 300 Thames Valley Park Drive
Reading
RG6 1PT
United Kingdom
Email: salessupport@baxterstorey.com
Website: https://baxterstorey.com/
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000391
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYNW-6296-ZJQQ
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
United Kingdom
Email: finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government