Scope
Reference
DN776889
Description
Cheshire East Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise to understand interest from providers in the delivery of catering services in two extra care housing schemes located within the borough of Cheshire East; Oakmere in Handforth and Willowmere in Middlewich.
Total value (estimated)
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 June 2025
Engagement process description
Cheshire East Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise to understand interest from providers in the delivery of catering services in two extra care housing schemes; Oakmere in Handforth and Willowmere in Middlewich.
Cheshire East Council would like to gain insight from providers who may be interested in providing catering services in Oakmere and Willowmere. Your feedback will help to inform future commissioning intentions.
Please express your interest in the Chest project DN776889 https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to access and download a copy of the soft market testing questionnaire, details of where to send completed questionnaires are contained within the survey that is attached to the Chest Project.
Please ensure completed surveys are returned to the email address quoted by no later than 17:00pm 16/06/2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Cheshire East Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWR-7124-XZXQ
Delamere House, Delamere Street
Crewe
CW12JZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government