Provision of Catering Services
key details
| Value | £9,000,000 (£10,800,000 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | cancelled |
| Category (CPV) | 39222000 +8 more |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-05a18a |
Awards (2)
This procurement was awarded to 1 suppliers. Values shown are per-award; the notice total is £9,000,000.
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Limited | £4,724,123 | 23 Mar 2026 | active |
| not named | · | · | cancelled |
description
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
documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067254-2025 , tenderNotice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067258-2025 , tenderNotice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076071-2025 , tenderCancellationNotice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076152-2025 , tenderNotice
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home , biddingDocuments
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notice history
6 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 059460-2025 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 067254-2025 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 067258-2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Procurement termination (UK12) | Procurement Act 2023 | 076071-2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 076152-2025 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Contract award (UK6) | Procurement Act 2023 | 027083-2026 |
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