Award

OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES

FORHOUSING LIMITED

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for outsourced catering services at Amblecoat Garden and Brooke Gardens, supported living accommodation, is facilitated by ForHousing Limited in the North West, United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with an active award status as of 31st July 2025. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is valued at approximately £2,088,763.80 GBP. This comprehensive five-year contract, starting from 1st August 2025 to 31st December 2030, is classified under catering services (CPV Code 55520000) and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in catering services within the North West region of England. Companies with expertise in delivering catering services to residential accommodations could benefit from the stable, long-term commitment offered by the five-year contract period. ForHousing Limited, acting as the buyer, provides a reliable partnership in this sector, and their focus on engaging SMEs suggests a conducive environment for smaller businesses to thrive. This award underlines the potential for robust business expansion and the strengthening of market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES

Notice Description

Resident catering provisions a Amblecoat Garden and Brooke Gardens, supported living accommodation provided by ForHousing Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82b3be26-cab3-4646-ba42-d10bb6547eed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4780c57b-1bf4-49b8-8698-746bfe9f67ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,088,763 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORHOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M30 0BP
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Eccles
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERPLUS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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