Tender

Supply of food and beverages

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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07 Apr 2026 at 10:42

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20 Mar 2026 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley College of Technology, situated in Dudley, United Kingdom, is currently active in the tendering stage for a contract titled "Supply of Food and Beverages". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically catering supplies, and adheres to an open procedure methodology. The tender aims to supply food and beverage items to support the college's internally managed catering provision. Notably, Stir, the college's eatery brand, emphasises quality, sustainability, and competitive pricing. The procurement process is set to conclude the tender period by 7th May 2026, with enquiries closing on 27th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering supplies industry, particularly those focusing on fresh, sustainable, and high-quality products. Given the open procedure, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) could find this tender appealing, especially with the potential for contract renewal extensions (2 x 12 months). The contract offers a gross value amounting to £504,000, with the performance evaluating criteria prioritising cost and value, alongside product quality and sustainability. Businesses seeking growth in this sector should consider participating due to the sizeable contract value and the emphasis on supplier performance and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Supply of food and beverages

Notice Description

The college took the decision to run the catering provision in house 10 years ago. All our catering provision is now internally managed. We currently use a wide range of suppliers for our eateries. Stir has grown each year and continues to generate good income for the College. The role of this tender would be to supply some of Stir's food and beverage items required. The emphasis on the tender is fresh, good quality, sustainability and good pricing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031368-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 4AS
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Castle & Priory
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

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