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Catering Services

Telford College

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Telford College

Buyer Address: Haybridge Road, Telford, UKG21, TF1 2NP, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ernie Melling

Contact Email: procurement@emcassociates.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1250000.0 GBP
Gross: 1500000 GBP
Published
13 Oct 2025, 09:44
Deadline
11 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://bidsure.emcassociates.co.uk/tenders/38

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064626-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,250,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,500,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality of Service (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial offer (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value & Sustainability (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Mobilisation and Implementation (5%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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