Planning

Managed Catering Services (Living+)

PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 11:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Places for People Group Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has initiated a planning stage for a procurement process titled "Managed Catering Services (Living+)." This notice is part of a tender aimed at outsourcing dining services across the organisation's Living Plus properties, providing balanced meals, snacks, and drinks. The process targets the services industry, specifically catering services under CPV code 55520000. The procurement is scheduled to commence in January 2026, with the contract running until January 2030. Located in Preston, UK, the procurement process is above the financial threshold and involves establishing a framework agreement. Interested parties should note the planned communication of further details by October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of managing a consistent service for properties with specific operational needs. With a gross total value of £3.6 million, the contract encompasses flexible service delivery seven days a week, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced catering providers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Firms with robust experience in providing comprehensive catering solutions and those equipped to handle the logistical requirements across multiple locations will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Catering Services (Living+)

Notice Description

Places for People are seeking to appoint a supplier for an outsourcing dining service, providing balanced and nutritious meals, light snacks and drinks within their Living Plus properties. The number of days the service will be available will be property specific, although the service will operate seven days per week. To view this notice, please click here: https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=949347356

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020796-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Donna Poston
Contact Email
purchasing@placesforpeople.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1772897200

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 2YB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Ashton
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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