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Tender: Pre-Market Engagement for Catering Services — Capital City College (London)

Released about 2 months ago

Closed02 Oct 2026

Est. valueEstimate£530K to £3.6M

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyEducation Portal

SourceIn-Tend

CategoryFood & Beverage

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 2 Oct 2026

About

Capital City College is conducting a pre-market engagement to design a new catering services contract ahead of the current contract's expiry on 31 July 2027. The college is seeking commercially informed feedback to shape a contract that reflects recent market changes, evolving student expectations and what a London estate of this size and profile could realistically deliver, including exploring models that generate a financial return to the College while providing a high-quality, affordable offer for students. This exercise is being undertaken in accordance with sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 to inform a future tender process.

Insight

This could be valuable for catering operators experienced in campus or student-focused catering and in developing commercial models that balance revenue generation with affordable, high-quality provision. Key considerations include demonstrating how proposals meet changing student expectations, deliver commercial returns while keeping prices affordable, and align with the Procurement Act 2023 engagement requirements.

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