Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b98-9b30-7116-81de-152104defca3/catering-outsourced-services-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Catering Outsourced Services Framework [London Universities Purchasing Consortium](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-universities-purchasing-consortium) Estimated value £125,000,000 Published 9 Feb 2023 Deadline Closed 13 Mar 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium), is working with APUC, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, SUPC and CPC and their respective Member Institutions to establish a National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Catering Outsourced Services including but not limited to food service concessions, hospitality and event catering across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Member Institutions of all the Higher Education Purchasing Consortia will be able to use this Framework Agreement. A full list of the UPCs' Member Institutions may be found at: [apuc-scot.ac.uk](http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk) [hepcw.ac.uk](http://www.hepcw.ac.uk) [lupc.ac.uk](http://www.lupc.ac.uk) [neupc.ac.uk](http://www.neupc.ac.uk) [nwupc.ac.uk](http://www.nwupc.ac.uk) [supc.ac.uk](http://www.supc.ac.uk/) [thecpc.ac.uk](https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/) The Framework Agreement has been divided into the following Lots: - Lot 1 Outsourced Catering Services - Lot 2 Corporate Events Catering - Lot 3 Catering Consultancy Services Bidders for Lot 3 may not submit a response against Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. The specification detailing LUPC's full requirements is set out in the associated tender pack and should be read before Bidders respond to the ITT. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. Additional information: All details of this tender may be found in the associated tender pack available through EU Supply. Read full description ## CPV classification Canteen and catering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7d4a15c2-32aa-4806-9d9f-9f1e49dc5f83) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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