Scope
Reference
CPC/LO/01/2026
Description
The assignment of outsourced catering organisations to a procurement system which offers primarily educational establishments (which are members of the Contracting Authority Crescent Purchasing Consortium) across the United Kingdom the ability to appoint a contractor to wholly manage their catering provision. Any resulting procurement system will also be made available to organisations within the wider public sector.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 September 2026 to 25 September 2028
- Possible extension to 25 September 2030
- 4 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1130461
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZPR-8554-XHNX
Procurement House, 23 Leslie Hough Way
Salford
M6 6AJ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@thecpc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government