Planning

Office Refreshments - FHG_2025P069

FUTURES HOUSING GROUP

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Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Futures Housing Group, located in Castle Donnington, United Kingdom, is initiating the planning stage of a tender titled "Office Refreshments - FHG_2025P069". This procurement focuses on canteen and catering services within England, categorised under the CPV code 55500000. The pre-market engagement phase is crucial for refining the catering services for their staff café. The engagement end date is set for 31st October 2025, marking an essential deadline for interested suppliers to note.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective catering solutions to partner with Futures Housing Group. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the organisation values insights that drive quality and value while meeting the needs and expectations of its employees. With a projected contract value of £40,000, businesses focusing on building strong partnerships and providing employee satisfaction through catering services are well-suited to compete in this process.

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Notice Title

Office Refreshments - FHG_2025P069

Notice Description

Pre-market engagement for staff cafe services is an important step in ensuring that the future catering provision meets the needs and expectations of both the organisation and its employees. This process allows us to gather valuable insights from potential suppliers about innovative approaches, sustainable practices, and cost-effective service models currently available in the market. By engaging early, we can better understand market capabilities, refine our requirements, and build strong partnerships that promote quality, value, and employee satisfaction. All Documentation can be found on procontract.due-north.com - Office Refreshments - FHG_2025P069

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c711eee3-9cdf-48d4-be24-213c66eb58ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e82abe-ea5e-4a95-8cc7-06ef25e678d3
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FUTURES HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Nicole Perkins
Contact Email
nicole.perkins@futureshg.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CASTLE DONNINGTON
Postcode
DE74 2SA
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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 West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Daleacre Hill
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

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