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Brockenhurst College ~ Catering Tender

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Deadline

55 days left

May 22, 2026

Contract Details

Original Tender Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering and hospitality services for Brockenhurst College. The contract is for 3 years in duration from 1st August 2026 until 31st August 2029, with the option to extend for further terms of 3 years. The approximate current revenue (sales) within the contract annually is in the region of £380,000.

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Requirements & Qualifications

28 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)

Mandatory (1)

Compliance (3)

Technical (19)

Financial (2)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3

--Submit a tender response via the Delta eSourcing portal (litmustms.co.uk).

--Adhere to the submission deadline of May 22, 2026, at 00:00:00.

--Provide all information and documentation as requested in the PSQ Document.

MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1

--No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned in the provided tender description. Bidders should refer to the PSQ Document and general public procurement regulations.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3

--Must be a legal entity capable of providing catering and hospitality services.

--Must be able to commit to a contract duration of 3 years with an option for a further 3-year extension.

--Must meet all additional eligibility requirements detailed in the PSQ Document.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS19

--Provide comprehensive catering and hospitality services for Brockenhurst College, covering the entire contract.

--Deliver services at The Hard Brock Restaurant & The Hard Brock Coffee locations within Brockenhurst College.

--Meet the requirements of the specification from contract commencement (August 1, 2026).

--Propose initiatives and innovations for all catering services across both locations.

--Propose high-quality service levels that significantly improve current standards.

--Develop a new food service and coffee offer.

--Ensure consistent high standards of food operations across both locations.

--Implement regular customer engagement using digital platforms and social media.

--Ensure service improvement through marketing, offer alignment against customer profiling, and a full understanding of demographics.

--Meet the needs of students, staff, visitors, and the new senior team with new standards of operation.

--Propose innovations and proposals for making the contract more environmentally sensitive and carbon neutral.

--Work to deliver best environmental practices for Brockenhurst College, mirroring the college’s sustainability approach.

--Evidence significant steps towards carbon neutrality.

--Provide demonstrable plans to achieve carbon neutrality targets throughout the contractual term.

--Report on sustainability and social value during management review meetings.

--Offer progressive and forward-thinking terms and conditions of employment and recognition for catering operatives.

--Ensure the staffing establishment is always complete.

--Implement strategies to minimize staff turnover.

--Be prepared to manage catering for an average of 2,700 students daily, with anticipated increases of 200 students in 2026/27 and subsequent years.

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2

--Be prepared for the contract to operate on a guaranteed basis (return or subsidy).

--Be prepared to consider investment to significantly increase sales, if proposed by the bidder.

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