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Woking College ~ Catering Tender

WOKING COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 08:55

Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Woking College, a leading sixth form institution located in Surrey, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the "Woking College ~ Catering Tender" contracting process, offering an exciting opportunity in the school catering services sector. The tender, which commenced its award stage on 30th March 2026, was conducted through an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. This process culminated with Cater Link Limited being awarded the contract to deliver high-quality catering services at the college. The contract, valued at approximately £833,181, will span from 12th April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with the aim of providing innovative and sustainable food solutions tailored to meet the diverse dietary needs of the college community.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for catering providers well-versed in the educational services sector. The successful contractor is expected to bring fresh ideas and practices in food service operations, aligning with the college's ethos of sustainability and innovation. Catering providers specializing in high-quality, freshly prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, businesses that can offer a range of dietary options and have proven experience in enhancing the student dining experience stand a good chance of securing such contracts, thereby expanding their portfolio within the public sector services in education.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028889-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKING COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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