Tender

Supply of food and beverages

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley College of Technology is currently in the tender stage for the procurement process titled "Supply of food and beverages," within the catering supplies industry category. This tender seeks suppliers to provide fresh, high-quality, and sustainable food and beverage items for the college's internal eateries, known as Stir, based in Dudley, United Kingdom. With a tender period ending on 23 April 2026 and an enquiry period available until 13 April 2026, interested parties must submit their proposals electronically via the online platform specified in the tender notice. The procurement follows an open procedure method, aimed at a contract starting on 1 September 2026 and extending until 31 August 2028, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in catering supplies with an emphasis on quality and sustainability aspects. Financially, the contract is valued at £420,000, promising robust engagement for suppliers with excellent customer service, delivery performance, product quality, food safety compliance, and sustainable practices. Businesses that operate within these parameters and strive for cost-effectiveness are highly encouraged to compete for this lucrative supply opportunity with Dudley College of Technology.

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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/025977-2026
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
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20262 months 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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