Planning

Catering Services 2027-32

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by ASTER GROUP LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority based in Devizes, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for the "Catering Services 2027-32" project. The procurement pertains to the services category, focusing on catering services including provision in care settings across the UK. The planned contract, valued at £5,000,000 gross (£4,000,000 net), is scheduled to start on 1st January 2027 and potentially extend for up to five years, inclusive of renewals, until 31st December 2032. A planned procurement notice has been published with an anticipated future notice date of 1st August 2026.

This tender presents an ideal growth opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, especially those with experience in providing services for care facilities. The procurement is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capabilities in large-scale catering service delivery across multiple locations within the UK. Companies that can offer competitive pricing while meeting the service quality standards outlined in public tenders are encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the contract supports flexibility in service provision with the potential for renewal over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services 2027-32

Notice Description

The procurement will cover catering services across our geography, including the provision of catering services in a care setting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046870-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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