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title: "Canteen and Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ceab"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)"
published: "2025-01-10"
---

# Canteen and Catering Services

Buyer: PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ceab

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## Summary

Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) has announced a tender for the provision of Canteen and Catering Services under a 60-month Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This tender, valued at £100,000,000 GBP, falls within the Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services industry category and covers the entire United Kingdom. The DPS, which allows for the participation of NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, and other contracting authorities, will be extended until 31 May 2029. The current procurement stage is active, and key dates include the tender end date on 31 May 2029, with an invitation date for the second stage on 1 June 2029. The procurement method used is a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to grow their business by offering canteen and catering services across various public sector organizations. Suitable businesses include those that can provide either fully managed canteen/catering services, complete with staff and kitchen equipment, or fully managed food delivery services such as delivering ready-made meals to Independent Living Schemes. This DPS is designed to be agile and responsive to a wide range of client needs, thus making it an ideal avenue for businesses with relevant qualifications and capabilities to engage with a broad market within the public sector. The procurement process encourages competition and aims to ensure high standards and value for money.

## Notice

PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the provision of Canteen and Catering Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2023/S 000-014644 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the provision of Canteen and Catering Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities. Clients may specify different types of Canteen and Catering Services. These may be specific, or a combination of different types of services. The DPS requires relevant qualified service providers and comprise of the supply in one or both of the following categories: *Category 1 - Fully Managed Canteen/Catering Service (including staff and kitchen equipment) *Category 2 - Fully Managed Food Delivery Service (for example delivering ready-made meals to Independent Living Schemes) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Hotel%2C-restaurant-and-retail-trade-services./C3A583U5M5

Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000909-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL4 0JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Farnworth North |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000909-2025
- 23 May 2023 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014644-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-profile/ifm-bolton/
- http://www.procurementassist.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C3A583U5M5
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Hotel%2C-restaurant-and-retail-trade-services./C3A583U5M5

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