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CA16895 - City College Norwich: Outsourced Catering Services

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

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21 May 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

City College Norwich has completed the procurement process for outsourced catering services across its campuses in Norwich and Paston. The procurement, identified as CA16895, was conducted under an open procedure and specifically targeted at the catering services industry (CPV code 55520000). The tender process concluded with the award stage dated 21st May 2026, and the contract has been awarded to CH&Co Group. This service agreement will commence on 1st August 2026 and is set to continue until 31st July 2029. The college seeks innovative partnerships to enhance service delivery, and this initiative aligns under the services category.

This contract offers potential business growth opportunities within the catering sector, particularly favouring small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The partnership with City College Norwich provides an excellent platform for catering businesses to expand their client base and increase their market presence within educational institutions. Firms experienced in delivering high-quality catering services, particularly those looking to establish or enhance their footprint in East Anglia and potentially the wider UK, would find this opportunity well-suited to their business objectives. With a substantial contract value exceeding £6.5 million, this arrangement underscores the significant business potential such partnerships can yield.

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Notice Title

CA16895 - City College Norwich: Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

City College Norwich is seeking an innovative partnerships with a catering supplier for the supply of catering services across two of their sites - Norwich and Paston campuses. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16895. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16895 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15267951-90af-486e-bac5-b1287d73a2d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7754bd-bb90-4ce3-93d1-ff797b6aa9cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£6,574,187 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 2LJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Town Close
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CH&CO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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