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title: "NCD521 - Outsourced Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068109"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEW COLLEGE DURHAM"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# NCD521 - Outsourced Catering Services

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068109

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## Summary

The procurement process for "NCD521 - Outsourced Catering Services" was conducted by New College Durham, located in Durham, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the services category and specifically in catering services, was part of the CPC Framework CPC/MK/01/2022. While the procurement process used a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, it was completed with the procurement stage marked as “award.” The contract was signed with Aramark UK on 8th April 2026, with an emphasis on quality as the primary award criterion, contributing 85% to the final decision, and cost contributing the remaining 15%. The procurement fell outside the scope of the directive, allowing for a specialised approach via a mini competition within this framework, with the potential to extend the contract for an additional two years beyond the initial term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the catering services industry that can provide high-quality services. Companies well-suited for such contracts include those experienced in educational institution catering or those that have the necessary infrastructure to support a prestigious institution like New College Durham. Other businesses, though challenging to win due to the limited procurement method, could benefit from understanding the value in frameworks like CPC/MK/01/2022 for future opportunities. Aramark UK's involvement underscores the potential of such contracts to align with large-scale service providers and the importance of maintaining high quality standards to meet the rigorous demands of educational institutions. This tender exemplifies how adherence to quality and an understanding of specific procurement frameworks can pave the way for business growth and market expansion in the UK regions, particularly specified for such dedicated services.

## Notice

Provision of catering services to New College Durham via CPC Framework CPC/MK/01/2022

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of catering services to New College Durham via mini competition utilising the CPC framework CPC/MK/01/2022. Additional information: Via mini competition using CPC CPC/MK/01/2022

Options: After the award of the initial term there is an option to extend this contract by a further 2 years.

### Procurement Information

Used CPC framework CPC/MK/01/2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033286-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW COLLEGE DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARAMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033286-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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