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CA14738 - South Thames College Group: Outsourced Catering Services

SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP

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09 Apr 2025 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Thames College Group has successfully awarded a contract for Outsourced Catering Services across its four campuses located at South Thames (Wandsworth), Kingston, Merton, and Carshalton. This contract, classified under CPV code 55520000 for catering services, was secured through an open procedure. The tender process was completed, with key dates including the tender period ending on 17 January 2025 and the contract commencement on 1 August 2025, running until 31 July 2028. The buying organisation, South Thames College Group, is situated in Kingston Upon Thames, England, with Mary Bee serving as the contact point. The awarded supplier, Caterlink, is based in Reading, England. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase as of 9 April 2025.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of managing multi-site operations across educational institutions. Firms who can offer high-quality, reliable catering services will benefit from this long-term contract spanning three years. It is particularly suited for SMEs due to the specified suitability for such enterprises. By securing this contract, a business can enhance their portfolio within the educational sector, gain stable revenue streams, and establish a partnership with a reputable educational group like the South Thames College Group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA14738 - South Thames College Group: Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

South Thames College Group Outsourced Catering Services. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the four campuses - South Thames (Wandsworth), Kingston, Merton and Carshalton. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14738. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14738 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b9a4984-f791-4f7b-9a96-987ef9fdfbcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760ab4fa-12bf-4b97-9cf9-3434e36242ea
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 2AQ
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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