Planning

Provision of Catering Services

LONGHURST GROUP

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Planning

27 Aug 2024 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Longhurst Group is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of Catering Services," classified under the industry category of Catering Services (CPV code 55520000). The procurement, currently in the planning stage, is located in England, United Kingdom. This initiative aims to engage potential suppliers and gather market insights to shape the tender's terms, conditions, specifications, and KPIs. The engagement end date is 16th September 2024, by which suppliers are expected to provide their input. The minimum contract value is £650,000, with an estimated total value of £1,300,000.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers in the catering industry, particularly those suited for medium to large scale projects. SME and VCSE organisations are encouraged to participate. Engaging early in this procurement process allows businesses to potentially influence the tender specifications and demonstrate their capabilities. Suppliers experienced in providing comprehensive catering services across numerous locations in the UK will find this opportunity particularly valuable. The market engagement phase promises valuable insights into the commercial considerations critical to the tender's design.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

The Group wishes to seek the views of potential suppliers before we tender. We are interested to know some key facts about the market suppliers operate in and how we might shape the terms and conditions, the specification and KPIs. Suppliers' help with this will be invaluable and will assist us in designing the tender, taking account of key commercial considerations for suppliers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01728ea7-2800-4fb9-9e5f-91c58f1cce4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e43b71-8d36-46ef-a3a2-5369b67bc8fc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONGHURST GROUP
Contact Name
Emma Stacey
Contact Email
procurement@longhurst-group.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RUSHDEN
Postcode
NN10 6BS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Higham Ferrers
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

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