CA17978 - Outsourced Catering Services 5
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the tourism and hospitality sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.5 billion. Proposals must be submitted before August 11, 2026.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the tourism and hospitality sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
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
Includes Lots:
Lot 1: Lot 1A: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - East Anglia
Lot 2: Lot 1B: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - East Midlands
Lot 3: Lot 1C: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - London
Lot 4: Lot 1D: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - North East
Lot 5: Lot 1E: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - North West
Lot 6: Lot 1F: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - South East
Lot 7: Lot 1G: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - South West
Lot 8: Lot 1H: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - West Midlands
Lot 9: Lot 1I: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Yorkshire
Lot 10: Lot 1J: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - England
Lot 11: Lot 1K: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Northern Ireland
Lot 12: Lot 1L: Universities, Colleges, Large MAT's, WPS - Scotland
Lot 13. CPV: Catering services (55520000). Procedure: Open procedure. Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on June 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: abc97700-cf5f-45a4-8e94-e369a0579b2b. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited
Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited has issued 43 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 9 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference abc97700-cf5f-45a4-8e94-e369a0579b2b when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. You have 48 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is £1,499,999,982 - £1,499,999,982. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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