Tender

Woking College ~ Catering Tender

WOKING COLLEGE

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Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 15:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Woking College, a leading sixth form college in Surrey, UK, is conducting a public procurement process to secure a high-quality catering provider. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the title "Woking College ~ Catering Tender" and it invites competitive bids for the provision of innovative, healthy, and sustainable catering services. Situated at Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking, this opportunity falls under the industry category of school catering services. It operates under an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by the 5th of December, 2025, with the contract expected to be awarded by the 2nd of February, 2026 and commencement from the 1st of April, 2026, lasting until the 31st of March, 2031. The total estimated contract value is £833,181.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services to expand their market presence in the education sector. Companies with a robust portfolio in delivering high-quality, freshly prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients, alongside innovative food concepts, will be particularly well-suited. The contract requires meeting a wide array of dietary and health needs, which positions experienced caterers with a commitment to sustainability and capable of operating efficiently within existing facilities well for success. The opportunity is also open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the College’s requirement for vendors who bring fresh ideas and a focus on enhancing the student experience through food services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woking College ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Woking College. Introduction Woking College is seeking to appoint a high-quality catering provider to deliver an innovative, healthy, and sustainable food service to its students, staff, and visitors. This contract presents an exciting opportunity for a contractor with fresh ideas, proven experience, and a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience through food. About Woking College Situated in Surrey, Woking College is one of the top-performing sixth form colleges in the UK, delivering high-quality education to over 1,800 students aged 16-19. The College offers a broad curriculum of A-Level and vocational courses, supported by outstanding facilities. Over the past few years, the College has benefitted from over PS12 million in campus investment. Conveniently located near Woking town centre, with excellent transport links, the College attracts students from a wide geographical area. Students have the flexibility to leave campus between lessons, and may therefore choose to access external food outlets throughout the day. Overview The College is looking to partner with a catering provider who can: Deliver high-quality, freshly prepared meals using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients Introduce exciting and innovative food concepts Meet a wide range of dietary, health, and ethically based requirements Operate efficiently within the existing catering facilities Align with the College's ethos, values, and commitment to sustainability The contractor will be expected to review current catering operations and propose service improvements based on best practices and emerging trends in education catering. Scope of Catering Services The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision of all on-site catering services, including but not limited to: Breakfast service Morning break service Lunch service Hospitality for staff events and College functions (e.g. summer BBQ, Christmas lunch) Free school meals (FSM) provision Ad hoc catering for open days and external events All meals should be prepared on-site, with a strong emphasis on freshness, quality, and nutritional value. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Woking:-School-catering-services./Z933E675N8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Z933E675N8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052575-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,181 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£833,181 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKING COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU22 9DL
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Hoe Valley
Westminster Constituency
Woking

Further Information

Notice Documents

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