Tender

UCG CATERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY

UNITED COLLEGES GROUP

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 21:06

Summary of the contracting process

The United Colleges Group, based in London, United Kingdom, is seeking a catering consultant to conduct a feasibility study regarding the viability and costing of an in-house catering offering. This tender process, identified as CA16737, falls under the public undertaking category. It is currently in the tender stage, following an open, below-threshold competition method. Interested parties have until 9th December 2025, 17:00 GMT to submit their proposals, with the enquiry period closing on 2nd December 2025, 17:00 GMT. The consultancy services fall under the main category of services, specifically focusing on canteen and catering services, feasibility study analysis, and general management consultancy services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in catering consultancy, particularly those capable of providing thorough feasibility analysis and advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the project's scale and inclusive participation criteria. Firms capable of delivering high-quality service, as outlined in the Request for Quote (RFQ), are likely to gain a competitive edge, with the evaluation process balancing 60% on quality and 40% on price. Participation in this tender could lead to expanded business networks and a broader portfolio, thus fostering business growth in the consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

UCG CATERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY

Notice Description

UCG REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR SERVICES OF CATERING CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ESTABLISH VIABILITY AND COSTING OF IN HOUSE CATERING OFFERING

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074995-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED COLLEGES GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance@ucg.ac.uk
Contact Phone
020 8208 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NB
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Little Venice
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

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