Award

Scheme Catering Services Framework

EAST MIDLANDS HOUSING GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 16:14

Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Housing Group, a public undertaking based in Coalville, has awarded a contract for the "Scheme Catering Services Framework". This framework agreement involves managed catering services at the organisation's extra care schemes across the UK, primarily in the East Midlands region. The procurement process has transitioned from the tender stage, initiated on 23rd September 2025, to the award stage on 29th October 2025. The contract is set to commence on 14th November 2025 and will last until 30th November 2029. This framework was procured using an open procedure and has an estimated value between £2,500,000 and £3,000,000, categorised under canteen and catering services (CPV: 55500000). The procurement process utilises a framework agreement technique, which allows further competitive bidding among suppliers or direct awards based on service satisfaction, with the standstill period ending on 7th November 2025.

This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly large companies capable of fulfilling substantial and structured service requirements. Suppliers like A.B.M. Catering Limited, Vertas Group Limited, and Caterplus Services Limited have already secured positions within this framework, indicating a robust market entry for established catering suppliers. Businesses that can deliver high-quality services within specified deadlines and are adaptable to consumer needs will find this opportunity well-suited for growth. Given the open nature of this procurement method, it is conducive for businesses looking to scale through government contracts while ensuring quality and competitive service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scheme Catering Services Framework

Notice Description

Suppliers are invited to tender to join a framework agreement for the provision of managed catering services at EMH's extra care schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069521-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST MIDLANDS HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@emh.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COALVILLE
Postcode
LE67 4JP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Coalville West
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

A.B.M. CATERING

CATERPLUS SERVICES

VERTAS GROUP

Further Information

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