Procurement

Provision of Catering Services

Derby College Group

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05a18a

Description

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

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-067258
Published: 21 October 2025, 5:02pm

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UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-059460
Published: 24 September 2025, 7:04pm