The Litmus Partnership: Woking College ~ Catering Tender

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Woking College

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PDBW-2444-CQJW

Address:

Woking College, Rydens Way
Woking
GU22 9DL
UK

Contact name:

Not provided

Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Competitive flexible procedure

Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided

Competitive flexible procedure description:

Please see PSQ document for more information.

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Dynamic market:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Woking College ~ Catering Tender

Reference number:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Woking College.
Introduction
Woking College is seeking to appoint a high-quality catering provider to deliver an innovative, healthy, and sustainable food service to its students, staff, and visitors. This contract presents an exciting opportunity for a contractor with fresh ideas, proven experience, and a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience through food.
About Woking College
Situated in Surrey, Woking College is one of the top-performing sixth form colleges in the UK, delivering high-quality education to over 1,800 students aged 16–19. The College offers a broad curriculum of A-Level and vocational courses, supported by outstanding facilities. Over the past few years, the College has benefitted from over £12 million in campus investment.
Conveniently located near Woking town centre, with excellent transport links, the College attracts students from a wide geographical area. Students have the flexibility to leave campus between lessons, and may therefore choose to access external food outlets throughout the day.
Overview
The College is looking to partner with a catering provider who can:

Deliver high-quality, freshly prepared meals using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients

Introduce exciting and innovative food concepts

Meet a wide range of dietary, health, and ethically based requirements

Operate efficiently within the existing catering facilities

Align with the College’s ethos, values, and commitment to sustainability
The contractor will be expected to review current catering operations and propose service improvements based on best practices and emerging trends in education catering.
Scope of Catering Services
The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision of all on-site catering services, including but not limited to:

Breakfast service

Morning break service

Lunch service

Hospitality for staff events and College functions (e.g. summer BBQ, Christmas lunch)

Free school meals (FSM) provision

Ad hoc catering for open days and external events
All meals should be prepared on-site, with a strong emphasis on freshness, quality, and nutritional value.

Please see PSQ Document for more information.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Woking:-School-catering-services./Z933E675N8

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Z933E675N8

Total value (estimated):

GBP 833,181 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

01/04/2026 to 31/03/2031

CPV classifications:

55524000 - School catering services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 70

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

26/09/2025 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

05/12/2025 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Z933E675N8

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

02/02/2026

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

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