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title: "ID 5831917 - DfE - The Provision of Catering and Vending Services To Belfast Metropolitan College"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050524"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE"
published: "2025-08-05"
---

# ID 5831917 - DfE - The Provision of Catering and Vending Services To Belfast Metropolitan College

Buyer: BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050524

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## Summary

Belfast Metropolitan College, the largest further and higher education provider in Northern Ireland, has recently concluded the procurement process for the provision of catering and vending services. With campuses located across Titanic Quarter, Millfield, Springvale, and Castlereagh, the college sought a capable supplier to manage these services to maintain high operational standards. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, aligning with Northern Irish devolved regulations, and involved a light-touch regime. The process entered the award and contract stage on 23rd June 2025, with the contract officially starting on 1st August 2025 and running until 31st July 2028, with possible extensions to 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £150,000 with a gross amount of £180,000.

The awarding of this contract presents a significant opportunity for Cater Link Limited, the chosen supplier, which is a large-scale business with relevant expertise in catering services. Businesses specialising in this sector can anticipate growth opportunities by securing similar contracts, particularly those capable of delivering quality services adhering to the rigorous standards set by large public institutions like further education colleges. In this scenario, businesses that excel in professional management of catering operations, particularly those accustomed to serving large-scale organisations while maintaining high public profiles, will find themselves well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Belfast Metropolitan College (the Buyer) is the largest of the six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland. There are campuses located at Titanic Quarter, Millfield, Springvale and Castlereagh. The Buyer is seeking to appoint a Supplier with the relevant skills and experience to deliver and manage the catering and vending services in an effective and professional manner. The catering operation is regarded as an important element of the Buyer's business operation and will need to reflect the high standards and public profile of the Client. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule and CfT documents for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046204-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,650,000 |
| Lots value | £1,650,000 |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9DT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046204-2025
- 23 Jun 2025 at 15:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034493-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 15:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016028-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046204-2025
  5th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034493-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016028-2025
  17th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://caterlinkltd.co.uk/
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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