Tender

CA16864 - Catering Services Contract for New College Swindon

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

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Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

New College Swindon is currently conducting an open procurement process seeking to outsource its catering services for two main campuses, Queens Drive and North Star. The tender, titled "CA16864 - Catering Services Contract for New College Swindon," falls under the industry category of Catering Services (CPV 55520000) and is considered an active opportunity. The procurement stage is in the Tender phase, with submissions closing on 9th January 2026. The contract for the winning bidder is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will extend until 31st July 2029. The services are centrally located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those equipped to manage and deliver multifaceted catering operations at educational institutions. With open procurement procedures employed, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand favourable to compete. Companies that can provide diverse and quality catering solutions in line with educational settings' requirements will find this opportunity well-suited to their growth ambitions.

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Notice Title

CA16864 - Catering Services Contract for New College Swindon

Notice Description

Outsourced Catering Services contract from Sept 2026 at New College Swindon's two main campuses - Queens Drive and North Star. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16864. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16864 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03b1a2bc-d6f3-4279-8f8b-bc8432f8ea14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a94dbef8-a808-4828-817c-b81b18a2aecb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 1AH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Walcot and Park North
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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