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Provision of Catering Facilities at City of Portsmouth College

CITY OF PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE

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29 Jul 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process organised by City of Portsmouth College has concluded with the contract awarded for the "Provision of Catering Facilities at City of Portsmouth College". The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically catering services (CPV 55520000). The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the UK. This process reached the award stage with Cater Link Ltd (Caterlink) chosen as the supplier on 30th June 2025, and the contract period extending from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement method was classified as "Other", with the tender having closed by 30th June 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in educational or institutional catering services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to benefit, as the project involves providing catering services on a nil cost basis, highlighting an advantageous model for businesses adept in efficient operational frameworks. The awarded contract, valued at £3.26 million, could serve as a critical strategic partnership for firms with established capabilities in large-scale service delivery within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Facilities at City of Portsmouth College

Notice Description

To provide catering and staffing services to the City of Portsmouth College. Delivered on a nil cost basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a4bf3a8-e360-4ca7-89b6-a365ac8f0b78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36dc4490-954e-40fb-896d-d04e79aecf32
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,260,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,260,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
julia.challacombe@copc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+442392328904

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO3 6PZ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Baffins
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK LTD (CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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