Tender

Outsourced Catering Services 5

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is currently conducting a tender for "Outsourced Catering Services 5" under an open procedure. This procurement process, active as of 11th June 2026, involves establishing a framework agreement to provide outsourced catering services across the education and wider public sectors in the United Kingdom. The procurement is poised to harness the collective spending power of CPC members, facilitating cost reductions. The submission of tenders will be conducted electronically via the MultiQuote platform, and the deadline for submissions is set for 11th August 2026. The tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting catering services with a comprehensive legal basis aligned with the UK Public General Acts. Contracts are expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and could potentially extend up to 30th September 2034, subject to three possible 24-month extensions.

This tender opportunity provides significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those focusing on the educational and public sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the framework's suitability for such entities. The framework agreement offers structured lots tailored to various UK regions, such as East Anglia, London, and Wales, allowing businesses to compete in specific areas most aligned with their operational capacities. By engaging with this tender, organisations can tap into the extensive market provided by educational institutions and other public sector entities, thus enhancing their service reach and operational scale. The focus areas such as food and menu experience, social and environmental value, and competitive pricing provide opportunities for innovative businesses to stand out.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Catering Services 5

Notice Description

This process is a re-tender of the current Outsourced Catering Services Framework let by CPC and expiring in September 2026. CPC intends to put in place an Open Framework for the appointment of outsourced facilities suppliers who specialise in catering services, across education and also the wider public sector. The purpose of this Framework is to give CPC members a compliant route to market. The collective spending power of Members utilising CPC frameworks is harnessed to drive down costs, which often allows for savings delivery which our membership otherwise would be unable to achieve individually. The Open framework will consist of 3 or 4 frameworks within the series, dependant on extensions. It is intended for the series to conclude on 04/10/2034. CPC will be using the MultiQuote e-Tendering platform to carry out this tender. In order to express your interest in this tender and obtain the tender documents, please register or log in at: https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx If you have any issues when using MultiQuote, please contact Elcom Ltd on 020 3920 8054 or email support@elcom.com

Lot Information

Lot 1A: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - East Anglia

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the East Anglia region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1B: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - East Midlands

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the East Midlands region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1C: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - London

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the London region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1D: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - North East

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the North East region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1E: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - North West

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the North West region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1F: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - South East

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the South East region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1G: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - South West

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the South West region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1H: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - West Midlands

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the West Midlands region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1I: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Yorkshire

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the Yorkshire region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1J: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - England

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations where the requirement spans multiple regions across England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1K: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Northern Ireland

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across Northern Ireland.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1L: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Scotland

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across Scotland.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 1M: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Wales

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across Wales.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2A: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - East Anglia

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the East Anglia region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2B: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - East Midlands

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the East Midlands region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2C: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - London

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the London region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2D: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - North East

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the North East region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2E: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - North West

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the North West region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2F: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - South East

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the South East region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2G: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - South West

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the South West region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2H: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - West Midlands

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the West Midlands region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2I: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - Yorkshire

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the Yorkshire region of England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2J: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - England

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer where the requirement spans multiple regions across England.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2K: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - Northern Ireland

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across Northern Ireland.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2L: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - Scotland

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across Scotland.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Lot 2M: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - Wales

The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across Wales.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055210-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
ÂŁ1,499,999,982 ÂŁ1B-ÂŁ10B
Lots Value
ÂŁ1,499,999,982 ÂŁ1B-ÂŁ10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

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