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title: "Managed Catering Services (Living+)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0511de"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-13"
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# Managed Catering Services (Living+)

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0511de

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## Summary

Places for People Group Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has initiated a planning stage for a procurement process titled "Managed Catering Services (Living+)." This notice is part of a tender aimed at outsourcing dining services across the organisation's Living Plus properties, providing balanced meals, snacks, and drinks. The process targets the services industry, specifically catering services under CPV code 55520000. The procurement is scheduled to commence in January 2026, with the contract running until January 2030. Located in Preston, UK, the procurement process is above the financial threshold and involves establishing a framework agreement. Interested parties should note the planned communication of further details by October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of managing a consistent service for properties with specific operational needs. With a gross total value of £3.6 million, the contract encompasses flexible service delivery seven days a week, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced catering providers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Firms with robust experience in providing comprehensive catering solutions and those equipped to handle the logistical requirements across multiple locations will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Places for People are seeking to appoint a supplier for an outsourcing dining service, providing balanced and nutritious meals, light snacks and drinks within their Living Plus properties. The number of days the service will be available will be property specific, although the service will operate seven days per week. To view this notice, please click here: https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=949347356

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020796-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020796-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020796-2025
  13th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=949347356
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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