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NCD521 - Outsourced Catering Services

NEW COLLEGE DURHAM

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13 Apr 2026 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "NCD521 - Outsourced Catering Services" was conducted by New College Durham, located in Durham, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the services category and specifically in catering services, was part of the CPC Framework CPC/MK/01/2022. While the procurement process used a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, it was completed with the procurement stage marked as “award.” The contract was signed with Aramark UK on 8th April 2026, with an emphasis on quality as the primary award criterion, contributing 85% to the final decision, and cost contributing the remaining 15%. The procurement fell outside the scope of the directive, allowing for a specialised approach via a mini competition within this framework, with the potential to extend the contract for an additional two years beyond the initial term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the catering services industry that can provide high-quality services. Companies well-suited for such contracts include those experienced in educational institution catering or those that have the necessary infrastructure to support a prestigious institution like New College Durham. Other businesses, though challenging to win due to the limited procurement method, could benefit from understanding the value in frameworks like CPC/MK/01/2022 for future opportunities. Aramark UK's involvement underscores the potential of such contracts to align with large-scale service providers and the importance of maintaining high quality standards to meet the rigorous demands of educational institutions. This tender exemplifies how adherence to quality and an understanding of specific procurement frameworks can pave the way for business growth and market expansion in the UK regions, particularly specified for such dedicated services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCD521 - Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

Provision of catering services to New College Durham via CPC Framework CPC/MK/01/2022

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of catering services to New College Durham via mini competition utilising the CPC framework CPC/MK/01/2022. Additional information: Via mini competition using CPC CPC/MK/01/2022

Options: After the award of the initial term there is an option to extend this contract by a further 2 years.

Procurement Information

Used CPC framework CPC/MK/01/2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068109
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033286-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5ES
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

Further Information

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