Tender

Canteen and Catering Services

PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 16:05

Tender

23 May 2023 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) has announced a tender for the provision of Canteen and Catering Services under a 60-month Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This tender, valued at £100,000,000 GBP, falls within the Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services industry category and covers the entire United Kingdom. The DPS, which allows for the participation of NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, and other contracting authorities, will be extended until 31 May 2029. The current procurement stage is active, and key dates include the tender end date on 31 May 2029, with an invitation date for the second stage on 1 June 2029. The procurement method used is a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to grow their business by offering canteen and catering services across various public sector organizations. Suitable businesses include those that can provide either fully managed canteen/catering services, complete with staff and kitchen equipment, or fully managed food delivery services such as delivering ready-made meals to Independent Living Schemes. This DPS is designed to be agile and responsive to a wide range of client needs, thus making it an ideal avenue for businesses with relevant qualifications and capabilities to engage with a broad market within the public sector. The procurement process encourages competition and aims to ensure high standards and value for money.

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Notice Title

Canteen and Catering Services

Notice Description

PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the provision of Canteen and Catering Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2023/S 000-014644 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the provision of Canteen and Catering Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities. Clients may specify different types of Canteen and Catering Services. These may be specific, or a combination of different types of services. The DPS requires relevant qualified service providers and comprise of the supply in one or both of the following categories: *Category 1 - Fully Managed Canteen/Catering Service (including staff and kitchen equipment) *Category 2 - Fully Managed Food Delivery Service (for example delivering ready-made meals to Independent Living Schemes) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Hotel%2C-restaurant-and-retail-trade-services./C3A583U5M5

Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ceab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000909-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@procurementassist.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3301281336

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL4 0JR
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Farnworth North
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

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