Scope
Reference
2608_CATE
Description
Provision of catering services across all Derby College Group campuses
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55524000 - School catering services
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55512000 - Canteen management services
- 55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services
- 42933000 - Vending machines
Contract locations
- UKF11 - Derby
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 October 2025
Engagement process description
Please register on the In-tend Education portal (free of charge) at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home.
From this site you can download the tender brief providing an overview of the requirement with further instructions for the subsequent tender - including a full timetable. This site will also be used tender publication. Should you have any issues accessing the site please contact anna@agmprocurement.com.
IMPORTANT: A Teams briefing will be held at 1.30pm on 10.10.25, this is a single event planned for all interested parties to meet the contract team and understand the Derby College Group requirements in more detail. To attend please register your attendees via the In-tend correspondence function by 09.10.25 in accordance with the instructions provided in the tender brief.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Derby College Group
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHCR-9151-PMNL
Roundhouse Road
Derby
DE24 8UG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
AGM Procurement
Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing the tender process
- Companies House: 07431856
6a Little Aston Road
Sutton Coldfield
B74 3UF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Anna Manns
Telephone: 07538484420
Email: anna@agmprocurement.com
Website: https://www.agmprocurement.com/
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC