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Provision of Catering Services - AWARD

DERBY COLLEGE

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08 Apr 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Derby College focuses on catering services across its campuses, with the title "Provision of Catering Services - AWARD". This award stage of the procurement, tagged under the industry category of "Canteen and catering services" (CPV code 55500000), was concluded on 8th April 2026. The procurement covers various geographic locations, including the United Kingdom and some international regions. The awarded contract, which runs from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, has been officially assigned to Aramark Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in canteen and catering services, including management and supplies. Businesses that can cater to educational institutions or other organisations at a large scale would find this contract particularly beneficial. While not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises capable of providing comprehensive catering and vending machine services will likely find this award valuable in expanding their operations within and beyond the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of catering services across all Derby College Group campuses. Please see the tender pack for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfba6322-e237-4d2d-80b1-5e42c71ef751
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

42933000 - Vending machines

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55510000 - Canteen services

55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services

55512000 - Canteen management services

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School 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
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 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
DERBY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE24 8JE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Alvaston North
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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