Catering Services

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Estimated value

£1.3m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

13 Oct 2025

Deadline 11 Nov 2025

Description

Telford College is inviting tenders for the provision of Catering Services across its main Wellington Campus and the forthcoming Sixth Form site located in Telford town centre. The College is seeking an innovative catering partner to deliver high-quality, affordable, and inclusive food and beverage services that enhance the student and staff experience. The successful supplier will operate all on-campus catering outlets, hospitality services, and vending provisions. The College is particularly interested in partners capable of supporting capital investment (capex) for refurbishment and fit-out works at both existing and new facilities, alongside delivering a modern, engaging, and technology-enabled catering offer. The contract will be awarded under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Scope includes: Full on-site catering operations (breakfast, lunch, grab & go, hospitality, vending) Student and staff dining services aligned with college timetables Support for college events and community functions Marketing and brand collaboration for student engagement and wellbeing Investment support for refurbishment of catering spaces Participation in the new 6th Form project design and delivery

Scope

Reference
TND-2025-0002
Total value
£1,250,000 excluding VAT
£1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2031
Possible extension to 31 Jul 2033

Subject to satisfactory performance as per defined KPI and SLA data and reporting

Main category
services
CPV classifications
55300000
55400000
55500000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality of Servicequality40.00%
Commercial offerprice40.00%
Social Value & Sustainabilityquality15.00%
Mobilisation and Implementationquality5.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
03 Nov 2025, 5:00 pm
Submission deadline
11 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm
Submission address
https://bidsure.emcassociates.co.uk/tenders/38
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure