Outsourced Catering Services
The CPC’s framework for outsourced catering services offers our members fully-managed catering services from expert catering contractors. This framework could benefit your institution with reduced-cost services, high-quality food and state-of-the art facilities.
This framework has 32 suppliers across 26 regional lots and offers a straightforward solution to help you procure your new contract caterer. The aims of this framework are to provide institutions regional and national competition, driving innovation, maximising return on investment and securing value for money.
It was awarded on 24th September 2018 and runs to 23rd September 2020 with a possible extension to 23rd September 2022.
Key Benefits of this Framework
- Catering services and solutions designed specifically for the education sector
- Access to innovative solutions from expert catering suppliers
- Full compliance with EU Regulations and the Public Contract Regulations 2015
- Contract management advice, guidance and support from the CPC team
- Reduced tender process time through mini-competition (compared to a full OJEU tender)
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Supplier Details
How can I use this Framework
Under the EU Regulations in respect of this particular framework agreement, you are required to carry out a mini competition exercise, for which you have 2 options:
- Conduct the mini competition exercise internally. If sufficient expertise exists within the institution the process can be carried out by the member institution utilising the templates and 9 step guide provided within the user guide.
- Use CPC Recommended Specialist Catering Advisors, Tenet Education Services. Tenet offer a specialist Catering Procurement Service, with a team of industry experts who can support your needs.
If you require support in running a further competition via this framework, Tenet Services can help. Tenet offer a nationwide service specialising in assisting education establishments to complete further competitions.
Tenet are part of the Crescent Purchasing Group of Companies and operate on a not-for-profit basis.
Get a Quote
The CPC Quote Tool is free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on our frameworks for purchases that fall below £181,302.
"The Quote Tool was easy to use and time saving, resulting in a straightforward process where we just had to put the details in once and could then use the reputable suppliers already recommended."
Deborah Anderson-Dixon, Finance Manager at Sir William Romney's School
For purchases that exceed £181,302, the CPC Sourcing Cloud is available that complies with the regulations to allow electronic tender returns whilst still being free to use for our members. Find out more about CPC Sourcing Cloud.
Use This Framework
To use this framework and get a quote you need to sign in.
Create a User Account
To create a free user account your institution needs to be a CPC member, CPC membership is completely free for educational establishments.
When you join the CPC you will receive some amazing benefits including access to 64 frameworks and specialist procurement advice, plus you won't be inundated with lots of marketing calls and emails that you don't need.
The joining form only takes a few minutes to complete and upon registering as a member you will typically be approved within 10 minutes (during the hours of 9am and 4.30pm).
To see if your institution is already registered as a CPC member use the search bar below, if your institution is not a member click the Join the CPC button. Remember CPC membership is free for educational establishments.
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Associated Documentation
The following documents are associated with this framework. Some are required for successful use of the framework and are clearly marked.
| File | Details | Essential | |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Guide | This is required reading if you are considering using this framework. It tells you everything you need to know about the panel of providers, eligibility, running the mini-competition process, and evaluating bids. | Yes | Download |
| Mini Competition Document | The attached template document should assist you with running your further competition and once completed should be sent to all suppliers on the relevant framework lot. | Yes | Download |
| Supplier By Lots | Download |
Contract Manager
- Name: Sarah Garnett
- Tel: 0161 823 0572
- Email: s.garnett@thecpc.ac.uk
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