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title: "Woking College ~ Catering Tender"
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# Woking College ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: WOKING COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0590c5

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## Summary

Woking College, a leading sixth form institution located in Surrey, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the "Woking College ~ Catering Tender" contracting process, offering an exciting opportunity in the school catering services sector. The tender, which commenced its award stage on 30th March 2026, was conducted through an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. This process culminated with Cater Link Limited being awarded the contract to deliver high-quality catering services at the college. The contract, valued at approximately £833,181, will span from 12th April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with the aim of providing innovative and sustainable food solutions tailored to meet the diverse dietary needs of the college community.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for catering providers well-versed in the educational services sector. The successful contractor is expected to bring fresh ideas and practices in food service operations, aligning with the college's ethos of sustainability and innovation. Catering providers specializing in high-quality, freshly prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, businesses that can offer a range of dietary options and have proven experience in enhancing the student dining experience stand a good chance of securing such contracts, thereby expanding their portfolio within the public sector services in education.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Woking College. Introduction Woking College is seeking to appoint a high-quality catering provider to deliver an innovative, healthy, and sustainable food service to its students, staff, and visitors. This contract presents an exciting opportunity for a contractor with fresh ideas, proven experience, and a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience through food. About Woking College Situated in Surrey, Woking College is one of the top-performing sixth form colleges in the UK, delivering high-quality education to over 1,800 students aged 16-19. The College offers a broad curriculum of A-Level and vocational courses, supported by outstanding facilities. Over the past few years, the College has benefitted from over PS12 million in campus investment. Conveniently located near Woking town centre, with excellent transport links, the College attracts students from a wide geographical area. Students have the flexibility to leave campus between lessons, and may therefore choose to access external food outlets throughout the day. Overview The College is looking to partner with a catering provider who can: Deliver high-quality, freshly prepared meals using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients Introduce exciting and innovative food concepts Meet a wide range of dietary, health, and ethically based requirements Operate efficiently within the existing catering facilities Align with the College's ethos, values, and commitment to sustainability The contractor will be expected to review current catering operations and propose service improvements based on best practices and emerging trends in education catering. Scope of Catering Services The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision of all on-site catering services, including but not limited to: Breakfast service Morning break service Lunch service Hospitality for staff events and College functions (e.g. summer BBQ, Christmas lunch) Free school meals (FSM) provision Ad hoc catering for open days and external events All meals should be prepared on-site, with a strong emphasis on freshness, quality, and nutritional value. Please see PSQ Document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028889-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £833,181 |
| Lots value | £833,181 |
| Awards value | £833,181 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOKING COLLEGE |
| Locality | WOKING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU22 9DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Woking |
| Electoral ward | Hoe Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Woking |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 08:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028889-2026
- 29 Aug 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052575-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028889-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052575-2025
  29th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Z933E675N8
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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