---
title: "Provision of Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0493fe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONGHURST GROUP"
published: "2024-08-27"
---

# Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: LONGHURST GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0493fe

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## Summary

The Longhurst Group is planning a tender for the "Provision of Catering Services" within the housing and community amenities sector, taking place in the UKH region. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract value of £650,000. The Group is proactively seeking insights from potential suppliers to shape the terms and conditions, specifications, and KPIs ahead of the formal tender. This early engagement phase is key, with a future notice date set for 1st July 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide feedback to help the Longhurst Group refine the procurement strategy.

This forthcoming tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality catering solutions in the public sector will find this contract particularly beneficial. Participation at this planning stage allows suppliers to influence essential aspects of the tender, potentially aligning the final requirements with their commercial capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong understanding of market dynamics and innovative service offerings are especially well-suited to compete and contribute to the successful delivery of these services.

## Notice

The Group wishes to seek the views of potential suppliers before we tender. We are interested to know some key facts about the market suppliers operate in and how we might shape the terms and conditions, the specification and KPIs. Suppliers' help with this will be invaluable and will assist us in designing the tender, taking account of key commercial considerations for suppliers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Group wishes to seek the views of potential suppliers before we tender. We are interested to know some key facts about the market suppliers operate in and how we might shape the terms and conditions, the specification and KPIs. Suppliers' help with this will be invaluable and will assist us in designing the tender, taking account of key commercial considerations for suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027234-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONGHURST GROUP |
| Locality | RUSHDEN |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN10 6BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Higham Ferrers |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 09:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027234-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=43bbf807-5464-ef11-812e-005056b64545
- https://www.longhurst-group.org.uk/

## Provenance

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