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title: "Provision of Catering Services - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY COLLEGE"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Provision of Catering Services - AWARD

Buyer: DERBY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81de991e-d690-4a3a-bcf2-a7d02a548e27

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Derby College focuses on catering services across its campuses, with the title "Provision of Catering Services - AWARD". This award stage of the procurement, tagged under the industry category of "Canteen and catering services" (CPV code 55500000), was concluded on 8th April 2026. The procurement covers various geographic locations, including the United Kingdom and some international regions. The awarded contract, which runs from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, has been officially assigned to Aramark Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in canteen and catering services, including management and supplies. Businesses that can cater to educational institutions or other organisations at a large scale would find this contract particularly beneficial. While not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises capable of providing comprehensive catering and vending machine services will likely find this award valuable in expanding their operations within and beyond the UK.

## Notice

Provision of catering services across all Derby College Group campuses. Please see the tender pack for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfba6322-e237-4d2d-80b1-5e42c71ef751 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 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 | 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 | DERBY COLLEGE |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE24 8JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Alvaston North |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 42933000 - Vending machines
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services
- 55512000 - Canteen management services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfba6322-e237-4d2d-80b1-5e42c71ef751

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfba6322-e237-4d2d-80b1-5e42c71ef751
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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