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title: "Exeter College - Catering FTS Open Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031e7a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EXETER COLLEGE"
published: "2022-05-31"
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# Exeter College - Catering FTS Open Tender

Buyer: EXETER COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031e7a

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## Summary

The Exeter College - Catering FTS Open Tender is an active procurement opportunity initiated by Exeter College, a well-regarded further education institution located in Exeter, UK. The process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £3.6 million for catering services. This open procedure tender allows for three years of service with two optional extensions of twelve months each. The deadline for submission was set for 22 April 2022, and the process is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can demonstrate innovation, strong account management, and quality food presentation. Companies with a proven track record in delivering contract catering within educational settings would be particularly well-placed to compete effectively. Potential bidders are encouraged to assess their quality standards and accreditations, as candidates must meet specific suitability and economic criteria to be considered for participation.

## Notice

Exeter College is a large FE / Tertiary College 1000 staff and 10,000+ students rated Excellent by Ofsted

### Lot Information

Lot 1

FTS Open Tender for 3 years with 2 optional 12 month extensions.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015138-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,170,000 |
| Lots value | £1,170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EXETER COLLEGE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4JS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## 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

- 31 May 2022 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015138-2022
- 11 Mar 2022 at 09:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006657-2022
- 11 Mar 2022 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006113-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caterlinkltd.co.uk
- http://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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