Award

ACC Catering Service Concessions Tender

THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 Sep 2025 at 15:02

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The ACC Group Liverpool initiated a tender process titled "ACC Catering Service Concessions Tender" intended for delivering high-quality catering services. Based in Liverpool, this procurement falls under the services category and caters to the catering services industry. The procurement was governed by the UK Procurement Act 2023 and followed an open, competitive flexible procedure. Key procurement stages have included an intention to award notice published on 12th September 2025 with a mandatory standstill period ending on 23rd September 2025, leading to a formal contract period anticipated to start on 1st April 2026. Despite an initial contract award intention, the process encountered a tender cancellation announced on 26th September 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for professional catering service providers capable of handling significant, commission-based revenue models. It would best suit established businesses with the capacity to provide a wide range of catering services, particularly those experienced with public sector contracts and flexible procurement processes. The ability to navigate competitive tender environments and effectively respond to flexible and challenging procurement procedures is crucial. The significant contract value and potential for a three-year period with the option to extend by two additional years further highlight its appeal to large-scale or consortium-led ventures.

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Notice Title

ACC Catering Service Concessions Tender

Notice Description

This is a Procurement Act 2023 intention to award notice. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the mandatory standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23rd September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the Procurement Act 2023. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=979791779

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract is 3 years with option to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060274-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Graham Radcliffe
Contact Email
graham.radcliffe@accliverpool.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4FP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED (TRADING AS LEVY

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