Provision of Catering Services
Derby College Group seeks a catering provider for all its campuses from August 2026, using an output specification to encourage creative approaches. The service must cover student meals, dietary requirements, vending, bursary meals, free breakfasts on exam days, and a nursery.
- Closed5 December 2025
- Value£9.0m
- BuyerDerby College Group
- WhereDerby College Group campuses
- CategoryCatering & food, Furniture, equipment & supplies
- RegionEast Midlands
You'll want to look if you operate large-scale catering with experience in education settings and can manage multiple sites, dietary compliance, and innovation in food service delivery.
You'll need
- Compliance with Natasha's Law (allergen labelling)
- Ability to provide free bursary meals for eligible learners
- Provision for Little Explorers Nursery including non-term time
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one