Tender

Extra Care Catering

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 13:16

Planning

17 Sep 2025 at 14:22

Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of on-site restaurant and catering services at the Oakmere and Willowmere Extra Care Housing Schemes located in Middlewich and Handforth. This initiative is part of the Council’s effort to enhance community services, which involves seeking providers to deliver high-quality catering services that align with a holistic support approach for residents. The procurement method is an open competition and falls under the services category; key dates include an enquiry period ending on 31st October 2025, and a closing date for submissions by 10th November 2025. This project is classified under the "Catering services" industry, with an estimated gross contract value of £130,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector's catering industry. The project is ideally suited for businesses that have a track record of delivering high-quality catering services and can work collaboratively with residential schemes. With a focus on quality, businesses that can deliver innovative and efficient solutions to meet the specific needs of extra care facilities and their residents will be competitive. This contract not only provides a foothold in a thriving community environment but also offers potential for long-term business growth through possible contract renewals.

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Notice Title

Extra Care Catering

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council is considering sourcing one or more providers to supply on-site restaurant and catering services at Oakmere and Willowmere Extra Care House Schemes in Middlewich and Handforth. The Council seeks an onsite provider(s) to deliver restaurant and catering services within both schemes and to the local community. This provider will be expected to work in partnership with the other organisations on site to provide a restaurant and catering service which contributes to the high-quality holistic approach to support services to all residents within the scheme.

Lot Information

Oakmere Extra Care Housing Scheme

The Council seeks an onsite provider to deliver restaurant and catering services.

Options: 2 x 12-month options to extend

Renewal: 2 x 12-month options to extend

Willowmere Extra Care Housing Scheme

To deliver restaurant and catering services.

Options: 2 x 12-month options to extend

Renewal: 2 x 12-month options to extend

Planning Information

Cheshire East Council is considering sourcing one or more providers to supply on-site catering services in our Extra Care Housing schemes based in Middlewich and Handforth To provide further detail of the potential opportunity and to raise awareness of how to bid for contracts with Cheshire East Council, we are holding 2 online sessions The online sessions are being held on:- • Thursday 25 September 6pm-7pm • Friday 26 September 2pm-3pm If you would like to find out more and register for either of the sessions, please email ECH@cheshireeast.gov.uk stating your preferred option and a link to the online teams meeting will be sent to you.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064801-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Sharif Danesh
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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