Planning

CA16399 - Preliminary Market Engagement Outsourced Catering Services 5

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 14:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (CPC), located in Salford, England, is conducting a preliminary market engagement process for the retender of its Outsourced Catering Services Framework, titled "CA16399 - Preliminary Market Engagement Outsourced Catering Services 5." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically catering services (CPV 55520000), and the process is currently in the planning stage. The engagement process, initiated on 4th September 2025, will conclude on 4th December 2025. The initiative is designed to align with the Procurement Act 2023, modernising the approach to market and ensuring relevance in the current economic landscape, covering regions including the UK and other global territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those looking to expand within the UK education and wider public sectors. Enterprises adept at delivering comprehensive catering services would find this framework beneficial for growth. It appeals to businesses equipped to adapt to recent legislative changes and to those looking to establish or strengthen their presence in these sectors. Companies with a robust national or international strategy would particularly benefit, as the procurement covers a broad geographical area, spanning from the British Oversea Territories to Europe and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16399 - Preliminary Market Engagement Outsourced Catering Services 5

Notice Description

This preliminary market engagement process precedes the retender of the CPC Outsourced Catering Services Framework which went live in 2022. The framework resulting from this exercise will be the fifth iteration of this highly successful framework available to the UK Education Sector (which is also available to the Wider Public Sector). This process will allow CPC to consider the changes enacted under the Procurement Act 2023 and how we may use that legislation to design a route to market which is modern and market relevant. Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16399. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16399 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote at support@elcom.com To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16399. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16399 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ad34fd6-ba3c-452f-81ae-6f9e07710158
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b512bb6-5756-4155-aeaa-08aa4d2c4b84
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Lisa O'Shea
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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