--- title: "Catering Outsourced Services Retender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068c8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068c8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068c8b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM" published: "2026-04-28" --- # Catering Outsourced Services Retender Buyer: LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068c8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068c8b.json) ## Summary The London Universities Purchasing Consortium is currently in the planning stage for the "Catering Outsourced Services Retender," aimed at establishing a national Framework Agreement for catering services across the United Kingdom. The procurement process initiated on 28th April 2026 and focuses on services in the canteen and catering sector. Feedback from interested parties is being gathered to inform the engagement milestone, with relevant input due by 31st August 2026. Institutions under the Consortium will benefit from high-quality outsourced catering services over a framework period that could extend up to four years, contingent on satisfactory performance. The procurement's preliminary market engagement suggests opportunities for further collaboration, with a formal tender notice expected to be published by 1st October 2026. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for catering businesses, particularly those with experience in large-scale and diverse catering operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete as the framework agreement supports their participation. Businesses that specialise in institutional catering and hospitality services can engage with universities and other member institutions by providing services under call-off contracts. As the Consortium seeks to achieve greater value for money, firms offering innovative solutions that enhance service quality while maintaining cost-effectiveness will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their footprint in the public procurement domain. ## Notice LUPC is working with its Member Institutions and those of the other UKUPCs to re-establish a national Framework Agreement for the Provision of Catering Outsourced Services across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Member Institutions of all UKUPCs will be able to use this Framework Agreement. Our Members operate a variety of catering services throughout their institutions ranging from cafes and refectories to internal hospitality and corporate events. The Consortia is inviting feedback from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of these services to Member Institutions under a framework agreement that will run initially for two years, with two one year extensions up to a maximum period of four years, subject to satisfactory performance. The Consortia's objective is to ensure that it receives quality catering outsourced services for its Members and it will work closely with the chosen Providers throughout the term of the agreement to achieve greater value for money for Members. The resulting Framework Agreement will allow qualifying Providers to supply the Consortia Members with the services identified in the Invitation to Tender, at the agreed prices and terms and for the duration of the Framework term. Member Institutions will engage firms by issuing individual call-off instructions as and when required. Please complete the questionnaire located here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ngF9mAbKyD LUPC will collate responses and may reach out to interested parties to engage in further PME processes. Please note: We have not added a value to this project yet. Value will become clearer nearer to tender stage. ### Planning Information We are looking for feedback via the link here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ngF9mAbKyD ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038485-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 May 2027 - 4 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC3R 8HN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Tower | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 11:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038485-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038485-2026 28th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ngF9mAbKyD - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.lupc.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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