Tender

Provision of Catering

TYNE & WEAR FIRE & RESCUE

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17 Jan 2025 at 13:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has announced a public procurement opportunity titled "Provision of Catering," classified under the CPV code 55520000 for catering services. This procurement, at the tender stage, was published on 17 January 2025 and will remain open until 24 February 2025. The contract involves the provision of diverse catering services across ten different lots, each corresponding to various community fire stations in the North East of the United Kingdom, with postal code SR5 3QY. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2027. The procurement process will follow an open procedure above the threshold, making it accessible to all interested suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry to secure a substantial contract with a prominent public sector organisation. With ten separate lots available, businesses can choose to bid on individual lots or multiple lots according to their capacity and expertise, providing flexibility for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Each lot will be evaluated separately, increasing the chances of winning for specialised and high-quality service providers. Those businesses with a strong track record in catering services, particularly those capable of handling diverse and large-volume requirements, will find this tender particularly beneficial for becoming a key supplier to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Catering

Notice Description

The primary objective of the Contract is to provide Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service with 10 different Lots of Catering. Lot 1- Phoenix at Sunderland Central Fire Station Catering Requirements. Lot 2- Phoenix at Tynemouth Community Fire Station Catering Requirements. Lot 3- Phoenix at Byker Community Fire Station Catering Requirements. Lot 4- Phoenix at West Denton Community Fire Station Catering Requirements. Lot 5- Phoenix at Gosforth Community Fire Station Catering Requirements. Lot 6- Phoenix at Sunderland Central Fire Station Final Presentation Buffet Requirements. Lot 7- Phoenix at Tynemouth Community Fire Station Final Presentation Buffet Requirements. Lot 8- Phoenix at Byker Community Fire Station Final Presentation Buffet Requirements. Lot 9- Phoenix at West Denton Community Fire Station Final Presentation Buffet Requirements. Lot 10- Phoenix at Gosforth Community Fire Station Final Presentation Buffet Requirements Tenderers may submit a tender for all lots or one single lot. Each lot will be evaluated separately. Further detailed information about the requirements and undertakings of the Contract are given in the specification at ITT DOC. 2 Tender. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69bf093-a38d-42ff-aa50-db8b587f00ed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - 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
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE & WEAR FIRE & RESCUE
Contact Name
Paul Andrews
Contact Email
paul.andrews@twfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01914441683

Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE & WEAR
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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