Cancelled
Provision of Catering Services
Derby College Group · Education
In brief
Derby College Group has cancelled this procurement.
The estimated value is £9,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.
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What the notice says
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
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Not stated | — | — |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 067254-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 067258-2025
- Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 076071-2025
About the buyer
Derby College GroupLast 12 months
Procurements
17Awards
6Suppliers it has used most for catering
- Aramark Ltd1 contract
From notice 067254-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 21 October 2025, last updated 21 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.