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Provision of Catering Services

Derby College Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 22:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 15:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby College Group, located in Derby, is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of catering services across its campuses. This process is managed by AGM Procurement, based in Sutton Coldfield. The procurement falls under the industry category of catering and canteen services, with an open, competitive flexible procedure in place. The tender was initiated on 21st November 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 24th November 2025, and the tender period concluding on 5th December 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £10.8 million, is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026 and may extend up to 31st July 2032, depending on performance and agreement between parties.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in catering services, including canteen management and vending solutions. Aramark Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded the contract, indicating the preference for well-established businesses capable of delivering comprehensive catering services across multiple sites. This opens avenues for businesses with expertise in flexible catering solutions and competitive pricing to further establish their presence in the educational catering sector. Businesses that can adapt to dynamic service requirements and market trends stand to gain the most from engaging with such substantial contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

Provision of catering services across all Derby College Group campuses.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e693
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027083-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,724,123 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-10-02

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derby College Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE24 8UG
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Alvaston North
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aramark Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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