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title: "CA16895 - City College Norwich: Outsourced Catering Services"
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# CA16895 - City College Norwich: Outsourced Catering Services

Buyer: CITY COLLEGE NORWICH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15267951-90af-486e-bac5-b1287d73a2d9

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## Summary

City College Norwich has completed the procurement process for outsourced catering services across its campuses in Norwich and Paston. The procurement, identified as CA16895, was conducted under an open procedure and specifically targeted at the catering services industry (CPV code 55520000). The tender process concluded with the award stage dated 21st May 2026, and the contract has been awarded to CH&Co Group. This service agreement will commence on 1st August 2026 and is set to continue until 31st July 2029. The college seeks innovative partnerships to enhance service delivery, and this initiative aligns under the services category.

This contract offers potential business growth opportunities within the catering sector, particularly favouring small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The partnership with City College Norwich provides an excellent platform for catering businesses to expand their client base and increase their market presence within educational institutions. Firms experienced in delivering high-quality catering services, particularly those looking to establish or enhance their footprint in East Anglia and potentially the wider UK, would find this opportunity well-suited to their business objectives. With a substantial contract value exceeding £6.5 million, this arrangement underscores the significant business potential such partnerships can yield.

## Notice

City College Norwich is seeking an innovative partnerships with a catering supplier for the supply of catering services across two of their sites - Norwich and Paston campuses. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16895. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16895 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7754bd-bb90-4ce3-93d1-ff797b6aa9cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,574,187 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY COLLEGE NORWICH |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 2LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Town Close |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CH&CO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7754bd-bb90-4ce3-93d1-ff797b6aa9cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7754bd-bb90-4ce3-93d1-ff797b6aa9cd
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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