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title: "Provision of Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a18a"
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buyer: "DERBY COLLEGE GROUP"
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# Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: DERBY COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a18a

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## Summary

The Derby College Group has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Catering Services" across its campuses, with the process currently in the 'tender' stage. As a public authority classified under sub-central government entities, Derby College seeks to adopt an innovative approach in providing catering services starting from 1st August 2026. The procurement method used is an open procedure under a 'light touch regime', inviting bids for contracts that may extend up to eight years. The final date for the submission of tenders is scheduled for 5th December 2025. Residing in Derby, in the UKF11 region, the college emphasizes inclusivity and compliance with legislative requirements like Natasha’s Law. The contract award is expected to be finalized by 6th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses with a focus on catering services, especially those attuned to providing innovative and adaptable solutions. With a contract value estimated at around £9 million, this is an attractive proposal for enterprises involved in catering supplies, canteen services, and cafeteria management. The tender encourages creative delivery approaches and includes mandatory conditions such as providing a variety of food options and accommodating dietary requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary/third sector enterprises (VCSEs), are noted for suitability, potentially enhancing their business growth through engagement in this comprehensive service provision endeavour. Detailed tender documents are accessible online, allowing interested parties to comprehend the full scope and requirements of the tender process.

## Notice

DCG wish to take this opportunity to procure a completely different approach to the provision of catering services across all Derby College Group campuses from 01.08.26. An output specification is being used) to allow for tendering organisations to be creative in how they deliver services. The only mandatory requirements stipulated are that the provision should ensure * a positive and equal catering experience for all DCG stakeholders across all sites to encompass provision for all dietary and legislative requirements i.e. Natasha's Law * there are suitable food options for all DCG users throughout the day, including vending and branded offers * bursary / free college meals are available for learners and barriers to uptake removed * free breakfasts (currently toast) on GCSE exam dates * Little Explorers Nursery is provided for within the catering offer including non-term time and closure to the main college - excluding over the Christmas period * Pre ordered chargeable hospitality offers are available during college opening hours * A continually evolving service to adapt to innovative new technologies and in demand market trends Please refer to the tender pack available via https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A three-year fixed term contract is proposed starting 01.08.26 with a further three options to extend on a 2+2+1 (or as agreed between the parties) subject to satisfactory performance and the agreement of terms up to a maximum term of eight years ending 31.07.32.

### Planning Information

Please register on the In-tend Education portal (free of charge) at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home.
From this site you can download the tender brief providing an overview of the requirement with further instructions for the subsequent tender - including a full timetable. This site will also be used tender publication. Should you have any issues accessing the site please contact anna@agmprocurement.com. 
IMPORTANT: A Teams briefing will be held at 1.30pm on 10.10.25, this is a single event planned for all interested parties to meet the contract team and understand the Derby College Group requirements in more detail. To attend please register your attendees via the In-tend correspondence function by 09.10.25 in accordance with the instructions provided in the tender brief.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076071-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2033-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY COLLEGE GROUP |
| Additional buyers | AGM PROCUREMENT; Missing |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE24 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Little Aston & Stonnall |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | TLF11 Derby |

## 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

- 21 Nov 2025 at 14:07 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076071-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 16:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067258-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 16:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067254-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 18:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059460-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076071-2025
  21st November 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067258-2025
  21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067254-2025
  21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059460-2025
  24th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
  Full and unrestricted access to all tender documents can be obtained from https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home. Should you have any difficulty accessing documents please email anna@agmprocurement.com otherwise all queries through the correspondence function of In-tend please.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.agmprocurement.com/
- https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/HomeInstructionsforsubmissionareprovidedwithintheGuidanceofthetenderpackavailableviathesiteabove.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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