Estimated Value
Up to £9,000,000
Deadline
5 December 2025
Published
21 October 2025
Type
Not specified
Full 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
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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
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Axis Recruitment Limited
£7m
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- 3
Dovetail and Slate Ltd
£7m
total awarded
- 4
Think FE Ltd
£7m
total awarded
- 5
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
£7m
total awarded
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Derby College GroupKey Dates
Published
21 October 2025
Submission deadline
5 December 2025
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