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Tender: Derby College Group Catering Services Contract for All Campuses – From 01.08.26

Released 11 months ago

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Won byAramark Limited

Contract value£4.7M

Term3 yearsAug 2026 to July 2029

Awarded23 Mar 2026108 days after closing

With this buyerFirst contract56 contracts in total

Closed05 Dec 2025

Est. valueEstimate£75K to £3.5M

LocationEast Midlands

AgencyDerby College Group

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryFood & Beverage

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 5 Dec 2025

About

Derby College Group is seeking a supplier for a new, creative approach to catering services across all DCG campuses from 01.08.26, based on an output specification that allows bidders flexibility in how they deliver services. The provision must ensure a positive and equal catering experience for all DCG stakeholders across all sites including provision for all dietary and legislative requirements (e.g. Natasha’s Law), suitable food options throughout the day including vending and branded offers, bursary/free college meals with barriers to uptake removed, free breakfasts (currently toast) on GCSE exam dates, inclusion of Little Explorers Nursery within the catering offer including non-term time and closure to the main college (excluding over the Christmas period), availability of pre‑ordered chargeable hospitality during college opening hours, and a continually evolving service that adapts to innovative new technologies and in‑demand market trends.

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