---
title: "UCG - CATERING OPTIONS FEASIBILITY STUCY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e3de"
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buyer: "UNITED COLLEGES GROUP"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# UCG - CATERING OPTIONS FEASIBILITY STUCY

Buyer: UNITED COLLEGES GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e3de

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## Summary

The United Colleges Group in London is actively seeking submissions for a feasibility study concerning their catering options, with a focus on assessing the viability of in-house offerings. Tagged under industry classifications such as catering services and feasibility studies, this tender is an open procurement competition, with the procurement method classified as "Below threshold - open competition." Key dates for businesses to note include the tender submission deadline on 11th December 2025 and the end of the enquiry period on 2nd December 2025. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and the contract period is set from 5th January 2026 to 27th February 2026, offering potential for short-term engagement in a substantial advisory and analysis role.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in catering services and feasibility studies. Businesses that specialise in canteen management and analysis can leverage this project to expand their portfolio and gain recognition in public service sectors. As the criteria are weighted heavily on quality (60%) and price (40%), firms with competitive offers in service delivery and cost efficiency can position themselves as strong contenders for this opportunity. The contract, valued at £12,000 gross, promises growth potential for enterprises ready to meet the United Colleges Group's standards in the UK.

## Notice

UCG - CATERING OPTIONS FEASIBILITY STUCY - VIABILITY OF IN HOUSE OFFERING

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079992-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED COLLEGES GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Little Venice |
| Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55512000 - Canteen management services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 09:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079992-2025
- 19 Nov 2025 at 08:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075010-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079992-2025
  5th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075010-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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