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Catering Services (Pre Market Engagement)

Thames Valley Police

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Planning

17 Oct 2024 at 14:29

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thames Valley Police (TVP) intends to recommission their catering services in 2025 and has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market. The procurement, titled "Catering Services (Pre Market Engagement)", falls under the industry category of Canteen and catering services (CPV code: 55500000). Locations for service delivery include Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Wiltshire, and Kent. Currently in the planning stage, the notice invites interested market service providers to express their interest by midday on Friday, 1st November 2024, to participate in market engagement calls scheduled for November 2024. The formal tendering process is anticipated to commence in early 2025.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in catering services, offering potential growth through a diverse range of service requirements. Companies with capabilities in providing onsite catering, event-specific catering, and office-based buffet services across multiple geographic locations will find this tender especially appealing. Small enterprises and large providers alike can benefit from the possibility of the contract being divided into lots, thus catering to various scales of service delivery. Engaging in this tender process could position businesses favourably within the public safety sector and establish long-term relationships with Thames Valley Police.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services (Pre Market Engagement)

Notice Description

To provide catering services for:* onsite full catering service provision at Police Training Centre in Berkshire;* planned and unplanned policing events (24/7 365(6)) often at short notice and to include the full range of mobile catering equipment to support such an event (can vary in volume; length and provision);* office based-buffets and localised hospitality.Locations would include: Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Wiltshire* and Kent*.*(very infrequent).This may include options to divide the requirement into Lots, for example on site/office based buffet provision and operational provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide catering services for:* onsite full catering service provision at Police Training Centre in Berkshire;* planned and unplanned policing events (24/7 365(6)) often at short notice and to include the full range of mobile catering equipment to support such an event (can vary in volume; length and provision);* office based-buffets and localised hospitality.Locations would include: Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Wiltshire* and Kent*.*(very infrequent).This may include options to divide the requirement into Lots, for example on site/office based buffet provision and operational provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033593-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

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
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Thames Valley Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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