--- title: "Outsourced Catering Services 5" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2026-06-26" --- # Outsourced Catering Services 5 Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f0.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (CPC) is inviting tenders for the "Outsourced Catering Services 5" contract, aimed at renewing their existing catering services framework. This contract is intended to appoint outsourced facilities suppliers specialising in catering services for sectors including education and the wider public sector across the United Kingdom. The process will be conducted through the MultiQuote e-Tendering platform. An open procurement method is utilised with the framework's intended conclusion date being 4th October 2034. The bidding process is currently active and the tender period will close on 11th August 2026 at 12:00 PM. Key items include catering services across multiple UK regions such as East Anglia, East Midlands, and London, among others. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services to engage with the public sector, particularly those serving educational institutions and other public organisations. With an estimated gross value of £1.8 billion, this framework could lead to substantial business growth for skilled catering providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Given the framework's large scale, with a provision for up to 416 participants, it offers substantial scope for innovative solutions and cost-effective service delivery, potentially opening doors to long-term partnerships and expanded service offerings. ## Notice This process is a re-tender of the current Outsourced Catering Services Framework let by CPC and expiring in September 2026. CPC intends to put in place an Open Framework for the appointment of outsourced facilities suppliers who specialise in catering services, across education and also the wider public sector. The purpose of this Framework is to give CPC members a compliant route to market. The collective spending power of Members utilising CPC frameworks is harnessed to drive down costs, which often allows for savings delivery which our membership otherwise would be unable to achieve individually. The Open framework will consist of 3 or 4 frameworks within the series, dependant on extensions. It is intended for the series to conclude on 04/10/2034. CPC will be using the MultiQuote e-Tendering platform to carry out this tender. In order to express your interest in this tender and obtain the tender documents, please register or log in at: https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx If you have any issues when using MultiQuote, please contact Elcom Ltd on 020 3920 8054 or email support@elcom.com ### Lot Information Lot 1A: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - East Anglia The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the East Anglia region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1B: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - East Midlands The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the East Midlands region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1C: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - London The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the London region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1D: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - North East The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the North East region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1E: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - North West The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the North West region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1F: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - South East The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the South East region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1G: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - South West The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the South West region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1H: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - West Midlands The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the West Midlands region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1I: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Yorkshire The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across the Yorkshire region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1J: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - England The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations where the requirement spans multiple regions across England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1K: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Northern Ireland The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across Northern Ireland. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1L: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Scotland The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across Scotland. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 1M: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Wales The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Universities, Colleges, Multi Academy Trusts with 8 institutions within the trust or more, other non-education public sector organisations across Wales. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2A: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - East Anglia The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the East Anglia region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2B: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - East Midlands The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the East Midlands region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2C: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - London The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the London region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2D: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - North East The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the North East region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2E: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - North West The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the North West region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2F: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - South East The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the South East region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2G: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - South West The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the South West region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2H: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - West Midlands The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the West Midlands region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2I: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - Yorkshire The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across the Yorkshire region of England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2J: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - England The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer where the requirement spans multiple regions across England. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2K: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - Northern Ireland The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across Northern Ireland. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2L: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - Scotland The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across Scotland. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) Lot 2M: Academies, Schools, Small MAT's - Wales The provision of outsourced providers specialising in catering services for Academies, Schools, Multi Academy Trusts with 7 institutions within the trust or fewer across Wales. Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 24 months) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060418-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,499,999,982 | | Lots value | £1,499,999,982 | | 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 | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2026 at 13:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060418-2026 - 11 Jun 2026 at 12:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055210-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060418-2026 26th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055210-2026 11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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