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title: "CA14738 - South Thames College Group: Outsourced Catering Services"
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# CA14738 - South Thames College Group: Outsourced Catering Services

Buyer: SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b9a4984-f791-4f7b-9a96-987ef9fdfbcd

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## Summary

The South Thames College Group has successfully awarded a contract for Outsourced Catering Services across its four campuses located at South Thames (Wandsworth), Kingston, Merton, and Carshalton. This contract, classified under CPV code 55520000 for catering services, was secured through an open procedure. The tender process was completed, with key dates including the tender period ending on 17 January 2025 and the contract commencement on 1 August 2025, running until 31 July 2028. The buying organisation, South Thames College Group, is situated in Kingston Upon Thames, England, with Mary Bee serving as the contact point. The awarded supplier, Caterlink, is based in Reading, England. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase as of 9 April 2025.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of managing multi-site operations across educational institutions. Firms who can offer high-quality, reliable catering services will benefit from this long-term contract spanning three years. It is particularly suited for SMEs due to the specified suitability for such enterprises. By securing this contract, a business can enhance their portfolio within the educational sector, gain stable revenue streams, and establish a partnership with a reputable educational group like the South Thames College Group.

## Notice

South Thames College Group Outsourced Catering Services. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the four campuses - South Thames (Wandsworth), Kingston, Merton and Carshalton. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14738. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14738 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760ab4fa-12bf-4b97-9cf9-3434e36242ea |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 2AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760ab4fa-12bf-4b97-9cf9-3434e36242ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760ab4fa-12bf-4b97-9cf9-3434e36242ea
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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