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ID 5831917 - DfE - The Provision of Catering and Vending Services To Belfast Metropolitan College

Belfast Metropolitan College

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 15:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jun 2025 at 16:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 16:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Belfast Metropolitan College, the largest further and higher education provider in Northern Ireland, has recently concluded the procurement process for the provision of catering and vending services. With campuses located across Titanic Quarter, Millfield, Springvale, and Castlereagh, the college sought a capable supplier to manage these services to maintain high operational standards. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, aligning with Northern Irish devolved regulations, and involved a light-touch regime. The process entered the award and contract stage on 23rd June 2025, with the contract officially starting on 1st August 2025 and running until 31st July 2028, with possible extensions to 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £150,000 with a gross amount of £180,000.

The awarding of this contract presents a significant opportunity for Cater Link Limited, the chosen supplier, which is a large-scale business with relevant expertise in catering services. Businesses specialising in this sector can anticipate growth opportunities by securing similar contracts, particularly those capable of delivering quality services adhering to the rigorous standards set by large public institutions like further education colleges. In this scenario, businesses that excel in professional management of catering operations, particularly those accustomed to serving large-scale organisations while maintaining high public profiles, will find themselves well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5831917 - DfE - The Provision of Catering and Vending Services To Belfast Metropolitan College

Notice Description

Belfast Metropolitan College (the Buyer) is the largest of the six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland. There are campuses located at Titanic Quarter, Millfield, Springvale and Castlereagh. The Buyer is seeking to appoint a Supplier with the relevant skills and experience to deliver and manage the catering and vending services in an effective and professional manner. The catering operation is regarded as an important element of the Buyer's business operation and will need to reflect the high standards and public profile of the Client. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule and CfT documents for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050524
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046204-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Metropolitan College
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9DT
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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