Planning

26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services

CITY UNIVERSITY

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

City University is initiating a procurement process titled "26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services". This procurement is classified under the services category and revolves around catering services. Located in London, United Kingdom, under the region UKI31, this procurement is currently in its planning stage. The soft market engagement is scheduled until 8th May 2026, and the contract period is planned to start on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2029. The entire project is valued at £3,000,000, and interested parties can find further information and participate through the designated eSourcing portal.

This tender provides significant prospects for businesses in the catering industry to collaborate with a leading public authority, potentially fostering substantial growth opportunities. Companies experienced in catering services and looking to expand in the educational or public sector, especially in and around Clerkenwell, London, would find this procurement particularly appealing. Active participation in the soft market testing phase could pave the way for establishing strong business relationships and securing future contracts with City University. The procurement emphasises a comprehensive engagement process, underscoring the importance of thorough preparation and understanding of the University's requirements.

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Notice Title

26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services

Notice Description

26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services - We are asking any interested parties to complete this soft market testing paper to give us a brief overview of your business. As part of the exercise, we will be offering the opportunity to visit the campus, meet us and see firsthand the current operation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-london:-Catering-services./7S92CSSSZ7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7S92CSSSZ7

Planning Information

Please see the Soft Market Engagement Information along with questions. site visits dates are detailed in the document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032675-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 4PD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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