Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement Outsourced Catering Services 5

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Sep 2025 at 12:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 May 2025 at 15:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Crescent Purchasing Limited, a sub-central government public authority in Salford, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of retendering its Outsourced Catering Services Framework. Known as the CPC Outsourced Catering Services, this initiative is part of their engagement strategy prior to issuing a formal procurement notice. This framework, primarily designed for the UK Education Sector and accessible to the wider public sector, will incorporate changes introduced by the Procurement Act 2023 to ensure a modern and relevant market approach. The preliminary market engagement is scheduled with key activities due by 31st October 2025, and the subsequent tender process is anticipated to commence with a future notice on 2nd March 2026. This service-focused procurement, identified by CPV code 55520000, is set to begin on 26th July 2026 and is likely to extend to 2029, providing an ideal opportunity for businesses interested in service frameworks and the light touch regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for catering service providers to secure long-term contracts within the UK public sector. The retendering of the CPC Outsourced Catering Services Framework is especially beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement process explicitly considers these businesses' suitability. Providers experienced in managing comprehensive catering solutions for educational institutions and similar entities stand to benefit tremendously from engaging in this process. By leveraging a framework agreement, businesses can establish their presence in a competitive market, expand their client base, and contribute to low-risk public procurement processes, facilitating substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Outsourced Catering Services 5

Notice Description

This preliminary market engagement process precedes the retender of the CPC Outsourced Catering Services Framework which went live in 2022. The framework resulting from this exercise will be the fifth iteration of this highly successful framework available to the UK Education Sector (which is also available to the Wider Public Sector). This process will allow CPC to consider the changes enacted under the Procurement Act 2023 and how we may use that legislation to design a route to market which is modern and market relevant. Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16399. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16399 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote at support@elcom.com

Planning Information

This preliminary market engagement process precedes the retender of the CPC Outsourced Catering Services Framework which went live in 2022. The framework resulting from this exercise will be the fifth iteration of this highly successful framework available to the UK Education Sector (which is also available to the Wider Public Sector). This process will allow CPC to consider the changes enacted under the Procurement Act 2023 and how we may use that legislation to design a route to market which is modern and market relevant. Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16399. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16399 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote at support@elcom.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052917
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055392-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2029 3-4 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
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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