Planning

Catering Services - Training & Admin Hub

CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

05 Jan 2021 at 09:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cleveland Fire Authority is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Catering Services - Training & Admin Hub," aimed at providing catering services for its Training & Administrative Hub located in Hartlepool, Cleveland. This procurement process is designed to engage suppliers in developing a specification for future catering provisions. Key milestones include a market engagement event scheduled for 25th February 2021, with the deadline for expressing interest by 29th January 2021 at 17:00. The industry category falls under cafeteria services (CPV code: 55330000) and related canteen services (CPV code: 55500000), which indicates a focus on delivering healthy and nutritious food options in a cost-effective manner.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and food services, particularly those with experience in delivering high-quality food in institutional settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to food quality and safety, as well as flexibility in service delivery, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Cleveland Fire Authority through the pre-procurement market consultation could pave the way for potential future collaborations in delivering catering services that meet public sector standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services - Training & Admin Hub

Notice Description

Contracts Finder Notice **This notification refers to a Market Engagement Event Only** Cleveland Fire Brigade is currently soft market testing with a view to exploring the possibility of a procurement exercise for Catering Services to its Training & Administrative Hub based in Hartlepool, Cleveland for Fire Service staff, visitors and members of the public. We are keen to speak to companies in order to help us develop a specification requirement for the future delivery of the catering services. If your organisation is passionate about such work we would love to hear from you. We are therefore seeking a provider who would work proactively with us to: * Ensure the delivery of a catering service that will deliver a good selection of healthy, nutritious food which is cost effective and gives value for money. * Be fully compliant with all relevant Food Standard Agency instruction/policy. * Comply with all relevant regulations and governing acts pertaining to the service provision. * Comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (and subsequent amendments) and any other acts, rules or orders which pertain to health and safety. * Be proactive and flexible in the delivery of the service, responding to changing demands of the service in order to provide a quality cost effective solution. The Contractor should note that it will be expected to operate on the basis of a 'nil subsidy' and that the Authority is not requiring any rebate. To support the above objectives, the client would like to conduct a market consultation in relation to this proposed procurement idea for Catering Services. The client wants to understand more about those suppliers who have knowledge and experience of delivering Catering. The Client is therefore inviting any organisation that may be interested in this possible procurement opportunity to a 'Market engagement' event on the 25th February how this will take place will be dependent on the COVID restrictions. On expressing their interest, suppliers will be allocated 45 minutes with the Project team to discuss this potential procurement opportunity as well as demonstrate their experience and capability. Interested parties should email jrichards@clevelandfire.gov.uk with a preferred time slot of attendance. The closing date to express your interest in attending is 1700 Hours on the Friday 29th January 2021.. The event is a pre procurement engagement only, seeking to understand supplier capability. This does not commit the clients to any future procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7abe75c3-b73f-4acd-8811-1043306c338d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Julie Richards
Contact Email
jrichards@clevelandfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01429 872311

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS25 5TH
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Fens & Greatham
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Further Information

Notice Documents

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