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title: "26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067fa6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# 26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services

Buyer: CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067fa6

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## Summary

City University is initiating a procurement process titled "26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services". This procurement is classified under the services category and revolves around catering services. Located in London, United Kingdom, under the region UKI31, this procurement is currently in its planning stage. The soft market engagement is scheduled until 8th May 2026, and the contract period is planned to start on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2029. The entire project is valued at £3,000,000, and interested parties can find further information and participate through the designated eSourcing portal.

This tender provides significant prospects for businesses in the catering industry to collaborate with a leading public authority, potentially fostering substantial growth opportunities. Companies experienced in catering services and looking to expand in the educational or public sector, especially in and around Clerkenwell, London, would find this procurement particularly appealing. Active participation in the soft market testing phase could pave the way for establishing strong business relationships and securing future contracts with City University. The procurement emphasises a comprehensive engagement process, underscoring the importance of thorough preparation and understanding of the University's requirements.

## Notice

26/002 Soft Market Testing CSG (Clerkenwell) Catering Services - We are asking any interested parties to complete this soft market testing paper to give us a brief overview of your business. As part of the exercise, we will be offering the opportunity to visit the campus, meet us and see firsthand the current operation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-london:-Catering-services./7S92CSSSZ7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7S92CSSSZ7

### Planning Information

Please see the Soft Market Engagement Information along with questions. site visits dates are detailed in the document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032675-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1V 4PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI31 Camden and City of London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 09:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032675-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032675-2026
  10th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7S92CSSSZ7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-london:-Catering-services./7S92CSSSZ7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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