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title: "PR112026 Edwards Court Catering Outsourced Staffing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e7b"
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# PR112026 Edwards Court Catering Outsourced Staffing

Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e7b

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## Summary

Exeter City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PR112026 Edwards Court Catering Outsourced Staffing." This initiative, set in the region of Exeter, UK, aims to secure a staffing-only catering solution, ensuring meal services during weekends, bank holidays, and staff absences at Edwards Court. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically canteen and catering services. The preliminary market engagement exercise is scheduled to conclude by 17 April 2026, while additional communication will take place by 30 April 2026. The procurement process is informed by the Procurement Act 2023, with a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to follow based on insights from the engagement phase.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in recruitment and catering services. The contract, valued at £120,000 gross, requires staffing roles such as chefs and kitchen assistants, all of whom must hold necessary certifications like Level 2 Food Safety and enhanced DBS checks. Businesses proficient in delivering meals according to IDDSI standards in care environments will find this tender particularly suitable. The project spans from June 2026 to May 2029, with potential extensions, offering sustained growth opportunities for qualified suppliers in the catering staff sector.

## Notice

Edwards Court requires a compliant and resilient staffing-only catering solution to ensure the continued provision of safe meals during weekends, bank holidays, and periods of staff absence. The contract will provide qualified catering staff, including chef, assistant chef, and kitchen assistant roles, with all personnel holding Level 2 Food Safety certification, enhanced DBS checks, and appropriate safeguarding training, while Exeter City Council (ECC) retains full control over food procurement, menu planning, and day-to-day kitchen operations. Chef-level staff must be competent in delivering meals in line with IDDSI standards for modified diets within a care environment. The procurement will be delivered in two stages, commencing with a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform the final specification, followed by a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued using objective and proportionate criteria. Participation in market engagement will not be a condition of participation in the RFQ.

### Planning Information

Exeter City Council will undertake a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to inform the development of the final service specification and procurement approach for a staffing‑only catering solution at Edwards Court. Engagement will be conducted through a written questionnaire and, where appropriate, follow‑up clarification discussions to understand market capability, capacity, compliance requirements, and delivery models. The engagement is non‑binding and will be undertaken in a manner that ensures equal treatment and transparency; participation in the market engagement will not be a condition of participation in the subsequent Request for Quotation. Information obtained will be used solely to refine the scope, performance requirements, and contractual arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032162-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EXETER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 08:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032162-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032162-2026
  9th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://exeter.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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