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OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES

FORHOUSING LIMITED

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11 Sep 2025 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by FORHOUSING LIMITED, a regional agency based in Eccles, United Kingdom, concerns the provision of outsourced catering services. Under the ESPO Framework Reference 704_22, the buyer has completed the award stage to Caterplus Services Limited, a supplier located in Macclesfield, UK. Catering services include meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents and guests at Amblecoat Gardens and Brooke Gardens in the UKD region. The procurement falls under the "canteen and catering services" category, aligning with CPV code 55500000, and was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication, justified as outside the directive's scope. The contract was signed on 1 August 2025, with a value of £2,088,763.80.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services. Given the focus on quality (60%) alongside price (40%) as award criteria, businesses with high standards of service and competitive pricing are well-positioned to succeed. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive meal services in residential settings are encouraged to consider this framework and similar entities for future competition timelines. Leveraging such contracts can enhance market visibility and revenue streams, particularly within the thriving community amenities sector where demand for quality catering solutions persists.

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Notice Title

OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES

Notice Description

The Service Provider shall provide Catering Services to the Customer's Service requirement as detailed

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider shall provide Catering Services to the Customer's Service requirement as detailed. Services provided will be a meal service to residents including breakfast, lunch and dinner and ad-hoc meals to residents guests

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded after completing a mini-competition through an ESPO framework for catering services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059832
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055643-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,088,763 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORHOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Mike Hennifer
Contact Email
mike.hennifer@forhousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ECCLES
Postcode
M30 0BP
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Eccles
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERPLUS SERVICES

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