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title: "Supply of food and beverages"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670cd"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Supply of food and beverages

Buyer: DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670cd

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## Summary

Dudley College of Technology, situated in Dudley, United Kingdom, is currently active in the tendering stage for a contract titled "Supply of Food and Beverages". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically catering supplies, and adheres to an open procedure methodology. The tender aims to supply food and beverage items to support the college's internally managed catering provision. Notably, Stir, the college's eatery brand, emphasises quality, sustainability, and competitive pricing. The procurement process is set to conclude the tender period by 7th May 2026, with enquiries closing on 27th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering supplies industry, particularly those focusing on fresh, sustainable, and high-quality products. Given the open procedure, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) could find this tender appealing, especially with the potential for contract renewal extensions (2 x 12 months). The contract offers a gross value amounting to £504,000, with the performance evaluating criteria prioritising cost and value, alongside product quality and sustainability. Businesses seeking growth in this sector should consider participating due to the sizeable contract value and the emphasis on supplier performance and sustainability.

## Notice

The college took the decision to run the catering provision in house 10 years ago. All our catering provision is now internally managed. We currently use a wide range of suppliers for our eateries. Stir has grown each year and continues to generate good income for the College. The role of this tender would be to supply some of Stir's food and beverage items required. The emphasis on the tender is fresh, good quality, sustainability and good pricing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031368-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | £420,000 |
| 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 | DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 4AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | Castle & Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031368-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 17:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025977-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031368-2026
  7th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025977-2026
  20th March 2026 - 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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