Scope
Reference
TND-2025-0002
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
Total value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031
- Possible extension to 31 July 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to satisfactory performance as per defined KPI and SLA data and reporting
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Service | Quality | 40% |
| Commercial offer | Price | 40% |
| Social Value & Sustainability | Quality | 15% |
| Mobilisation and Implementation | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Telford College
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXDN-9724-GHRL
Haybridge Road
Telford
TF1 2NP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ernie Melling
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government