Planning

Provision of Catering Services

LONGHURST GROUP

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Planning

27 Aug 2024 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Longhurst Group is planning a tender for the "Provision of Catering Services" within the housing and community amenities sector, taking place in the UKH region. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract value of £650,000. The Group is proactively seeking insights from potential suppliers to shape the terms and conditions, specifications, and KPIs ahead of the formal tender. This early engagement phase is key, with a future notice date set for 1st July 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide feedback to help the Longhurst Group refine the procurement strategy.

This forthcoming tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality catering solutions in the public sector will find this contract particularly beneficial. Participation at this planning stage allows suppliers to influence essential aspects of the tender, potentially aligning the final requirements with their commercial capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong understanding of market dynamics and innovative service offerings are especially well-suited to compete and contribute to the successful delivery of these services.

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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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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-h6vhtk-0493fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027234-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£650,000 £500K-£1M
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
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONGHURST GROUP
Contact Name
Mrs 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
TLH East (England)

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

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