Tender

Provision of Catering Services

DERBY COLLEGE GROUP

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Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Derby College Group, who are seeking services under the title "Provision of Catering Services." This tender falls within the services category, with a focus on catering and canteen services. The procurement is active and currently in the tender stage with a competitive flexible procedure. The location for service delivery is Derby, United Kingdom (UKF11). This process includes a light touch regime and accelerated tender features. Key deadlines include the tender submission end date on 5th December 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT, and the inquiry period closing on 24th November 2025. The contract is substantial with a gross value of GBP 10,800,000, highlighting its significance in the catering industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive canteen management and catering services to educational institutions. Companies capable of delivering high-quality catering solutions, managing vending operations, or providing canteen services would be well-suited to compete. Given the open procurement method and light touch regime, there is flexibility for businesses to showcase unique offers. The potential for contract renewal over an eight-year term further enhances growth opportunities, incentivizing firms to propose innovative and sustainable catering solutions adaptable to the evolving needs of Derby College Group.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

Provision of catering services across all Derby College Group campuses. Please see the tender pack for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A three-year fixed term contract is proposed starting 01.08.26 with a further three options to extend on a 2+2+1 (or as agreed between the parties) subject to satisfactory performance and the agreement of terms up to a maximum term of eight years ending 31.07.32.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e693
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076152-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

42933000 - Vending machines

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55510000 - Canteen services

55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services

55512000 - Canteen management services

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-10-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY COLLEGE GROUP
Additional Buyers

AGM PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Anna Manns
Contact Email
anna@agmprocurement.com, tenders@derby-college.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE24 8UG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Little Aston & Stonnall
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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