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title: "Provision of Catering Facilities at City of Portsmouth College"
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# Provision of Catering Facilities at City of Portsmouth College

Buyer: CITY OF PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a4bf3a8-e360-4ca7-89b6-a365ac8f0b78

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## Summary

The public procurement process organised by City of Portsmouth College has concluded with the contract awarded for the "Provision of Catering Facilities at City of Portsmouth College". The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically catering services (CPV 55520000). The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the UK. This process reached the award stage with Cater Link Ltd (Caterlink) chosen as the supplier on 30th June 2025, and the contract period extending from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement method was classified as "Other", with the tender having closed by 30th June 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in educational or institutional catering services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to benefit, as the project involves providing catering services on a nil cost basis, highlighting an advantageous model for businesses adept in efficient operational frameworks. The awarded contract, valued at £3.26 million, could serve as a critical strategic partnership for firms with established capabilities in large-scale service delivery within the educational sector.

## Notice

To provide catering and staffing services to the City of Portsmouth College. Delivered on a nil cost basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36dc4490-954e-40fb-896d-d04e79aecf32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,260,000 |
| 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 OF PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO3 6PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Baffins |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK LTD (CATERLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36dc4490-954e-40fb-896d-d04e79aecf32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36dc4490-954e-40fb-896d-d04e79aecf32
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=966753189
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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