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.
Contract 1. Catering Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,130,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 23 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031
- Possible extension to 31 July 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
subject to contractual performance, KPI/SLA and overall organisation satisfaction
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-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)
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
CATER LINK LIMITED
- Companies House: 03732298
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWPW-6942-JXBP
300 Thames Valley Park Drive
Reading
RG6 1PT
United Kingdom
Email: sales@caterlinkltd.co.uk
Website: https://caterlinkltd.co.uk/
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Catering Services
Contracting authority
Telford College
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXDN-9724-GHRL
Haybridge Road
Telford
TF1 2NP
United Kingdom
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government