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CA15279 - Long Road Sixth Form College: Outsourced Catering Services

LONG ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

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28 May 2025 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Long Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge, England, has successfully completed the procurement process for outsourced catering services. This award announcement follows a completed tender with an open procedure, indicating a transparent and competitive procurement method. The contract runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with added flexibility to extend for two additional years. The industry category is catering services, under the classification code 55520000, and the initial procurement stage involved comprehensive service coverage and suitability for small and medium enterprises. The award was announced on 28th May 2025, affirming Caterlink as the selected supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the catering industry, particularly those aligned with educational institutions requiring outsourced services. Businesses capable of scaling their operations to service multiple delivery addresses globally, including the British Oversea Territories and the European region, could find lucrative prospects. The contract allows ample time for businesses to establish long-term relationships and optimise their service offerings, providing continuous growth potential within the educational catering sector. Small and medium enterprises are especially encouraged to align with such opportunities due to the suitability criteria outlined by the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15279 - Long Road Sixth Form College: Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

Long Road Sixth Form College - Outsourced Catering Services. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 1 year extension. The Colleges year is based on a calendar of 190 days plus five days are to be used for staff development days. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15279. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15279 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6ca9871-2b43-4e4b-84bf-01a874e2d7bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f053f4-3681-4639-b758-ee4235f23b02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 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
LONG ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Contact Name
Mary Bee
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 8PX
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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