TENDER FOR OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES 5 – UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
CPC/2026/005
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 framework will cover a wide range of catering services including school meals, staff dining, and event catering.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,799,999,978.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 – School catering services
- 55523000 – Food serving services
Contract locations
- UK – United Kingdom
Lots
Lot 1. Primary Schools
Lot 2. Secondary Schools
Lot 3. Further Education
Lot 4. Higher Education
Lot 5. Public Sector Non-Education
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 July 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 August 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit via the Crescent Purchasing Consortium e-procurement portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of an open framework agreement.
Contracting authority
Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
Crescent House, 13 Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2HE
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cpc-ltd.co.uk
Region: UKD72 – Liverpool
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