Catering Services Contractor for Orbital South Colleges (East Surrey College & John Ruskin College)

Orbital South Colleges (OSC), a leading further education group, is seeking a catering contractor to provide food services across East Surrey College and John Ruskin College. The successful contractor will deliver healthy, competitively priced meals for students, staff, and visitors while maintaining best value and service excellence. Key requirements include: high-quality food prepared with authentic recipes and ingredients, strong focus on healthy eating options, sustainability initiatives, and food education programs. Contractors should demonstrate a proactive approach to service innovation and propose practical enhancements. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 for an initial three-year term with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. Experience managing large-scale, multi-site catering operations in education settings is preferred. TUPE regulations will apply to this contract.