Provision of Catering Services

Concepts

• milton keynes
• catering services
• provision of catering services
• catering
• walton hall campus
• the ou walton hall campus
• based
• hall
• campus
• milton

Location

Description

Catering services to The OU Walton Hall Campus based in Milton Keynes.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• None found

Legal Justification

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.

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