AwardedAwarded 13 March 2026
Woking College ~ Catering Tender
Woking College · Education
In brief
Woking College awarded catering work to Cater Link Limited on 13 March 2026.
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What the notice says
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Woking College. Introduction Woking College is seeking to appoint a high-quality catering provider to deliver an innovative, healthy, and sustainable food service to its students, staff, and visitors. This contract presents an exciting opportunity for a contractor with fresh ideas, proven experience, and a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience through food. About Woking College Situated in Surrey, Woking College is one of the top-performing sixth form colleges in the UK, delivering high-quality education to over 1,800 students aged 16–19. The College offers a broad curriculum of A-Level and vocational…Read the full description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Woking College.
Introduction
Woking College is seeking to appoint a high-quality catering provider to deliver an innovative, healthy, and sustainable food service to its students, staff, and visitors. This contract presents an exciting opportunity for a contractor with fresh ideas, proven experience, and a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience through food.
About Woking College
Situated in Surrey, Woking College is one of the top-performing sixth form colleges in the UK, delivering high-quality education to over 1,800 students aged 16–19. The College offers a broad curriculum of A-Level and vocational courses, supported by outstanding facilities. Over the past few years, the College has benefitted from over £12 million in campus investment.
Conveniently located near Woking town centre, with excellent transport links, the College attracts students from a wide geographical area. Students have the flexibility to leave campus between lessons, and may therefore choose to access external food outlets throughout the day.
Overview
The College is looking to partner with a catering provider who can:
Deliver high-quality, freshly prepared meals using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients
Introduce exciting and innovative food concepts
Meet a wide range of dietary, health, and ethically based requirements
Operate efficiently within the existing catering facilities
Align with the College’s ethos, values, and commitment to sustainability
The contractor will be expected to review current catering operations and propose service improvements based on best practices and emerging trends in education catering.
Scope of Catering Services
The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision of all on-site catering services, including but not limited to:
Breakfast service
Morning break service
Lunch service
Hospitality for staff events and College functions (e.g. summer BBQ, Christmas lunch)
Free school meals (FSM) provision
Ad hoc catering for open days and external events
All meals should be prepared on-site, with a strong emphasis on freshness, quality, and nutritional value.
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Cater Link Limited 3 bids received | £833,181 | Awarded 13 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 028889-2026
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About the buyer
Woking CollegeLast 12 months
Procurements
2Awards
2Suppliers it has used most for catering
- Cater Link Limited1 contract
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From notice 028889-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.