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UCG - CATERING OPTIONS FEASIBILITY STUCY

UNITED COLLEGES GROUP

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19 Nov 2025 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The United Colleges Group in London is actively seeking submissions for a feasibility study concerning their catering options, with a focus on assessing the viability of in-house offerings. Tagged under industry classifications such as catering services and feasibility studies, this tender is an open procurement competition, with the procurement method classified as "Below threshold - open competition." Key dates for businesses to note include the tender submission deadline on 11th December 2025 and the end of the enquiry period on 2nd December 2025. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and the contract period is set from 5th January 2026 to 27th February 2026, offering potential for short-term engagement in a substantial advisory and analysis role.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in catering services and feasibility studies. Businesses that specialise in canteen management and analysis can leverage this project to expand their portfolio and gain recognition in public service sectors. As the criteria are weighted heavily on quality (60%) and price (40%), firms with competitive offers in service delivery and cost efficiency can position themselves as strong contenders for this opportunity. The contract, valued at £12,000 gross, promises growth potential for enterprises ready to meet the United Colleges Group's standards in the UK.

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Notice Title

UCG - CATERING OPTIONS FEASIBILITY STUCY

Notice Description

UCG - CATERING OPTIONS FEASIBILITY STUCY - VIABILITY OF IN HOUSE OFFERING

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079992-2025
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

55512000 - Canteen management services

55520000 - Catering services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

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
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 27 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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