Planning

Provision of Packed Lunches 2025-2029

AVON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

05 Feb 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS), a regional authority in the UK responsible for public order and safety, is planning a tender for the provision of packed lunches and buffet lunches from 2025 to 2029. The tender falls under the industry category of 'Canteen and catering services' with the CPV code 55500000. The service will cover multiple AF&RS sites across Bath and Northeast Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset, including their main headquarters in Portishead. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the aim of conducting an OPEN Procedure to ensure broad market competition. The contract value is estimated at £160,000, and key dates include a future notice on 5th February 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for catering businesses aiming to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those capable of providing high-quality, varied menu options that cater to diverse dietary needs such as vegan and vegetarian. Flexibility and the ability to handle last-minute changes and orders are crucial, as is the capacity to deliver across multiple locations on both weekdays and weekends. By securing this contract, catering companies can enhance their reputation and gain significant exposure by serving a prominent regional authority.

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Notice Title

Provision of Packed Lunches 2025-2029

Notice Description

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is an Emergency Service that covers Bath and Northeast Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Our Headquarters is currently situated in the Police & Fire Headquarters, Portishead. AF&RS have a total of 21 Fire Stations of which 7 are Wholetime stations, 3 are Wholetime and On-Call; and the remaining 11 are On-Call stations.In addition, AF&RS have a separate Fire Control, Training Centre and Technical Services Centre. Throughout the Service area, other administrative offices are located at Avonmouth, Bath, Yate and Weston-super-Mare.AF&RS are looking to procure a provision for packed lunches and/or buffet lunches that delivers to all AF&RS' sites and some external training sites (mostly within the Avon area) on both weekdays and weekends.AFRS are looking to conduct an OPEN Procedure for this contract and want to gain interest from the market to ensure that there is a good amount of competition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is an Emergency Service that covers Bath and Northeast Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Our Headquarters is currently situated in the Police & Fire Headquarters, Portishead. AF&RS have a total of 21 Fire Stations of which 7 are Wholetime stations, 3 are Wholetime and On-Call; and the remaining 11 are On-Call stations.In addition, AF&RS have a separate Fire Control, Training Centre and Technical Services Centre. Throughout the Service area, other administrative offices are located at Avonmouth, Bath, Yate and Weston-super-Mare.AF&RS are looking to procure a provision for packed lunches and/or buffet lunches that delivers to all AF&RS' sites and some external training sites (mostly within the Avon area) on both weekdays and weekends.AFRS are looking to conduct an OPEN Procedure for this contract and want to gain interest from the market to ensure that there is a good amount of competition.Key Criteria and RequirementsThe Supplier must be able to provide a substantial packed lunch and it include the following items in each pack lunch as a minimum:Standard Lunch* Roll or Sandwich (one filling and choice of bread)* Variety of fruit* Chocolate Bar or alternative sweet snack* Packet of Crisps or Savoury alternativeOr Healthy Option * Salad Box* Salad to include a choice of protein* Selection of healthy snacks e.g. veg sticks, selection of nuts, seeds, boiled egg, * Variety of fruitThe Supplier must be able to cater for all dietary requirements such as vegan or vegetarian.The Supplier must be able to cater for up to 30 people at any given time.The Supplier must also demonstrate flexibility in their approach to providing the service. On occasion dietary requirements and a change to required quantities can occur at short notice, such as the morning of the delivery day.The Supplier should be flexible in their approach to accepting orders and be able to on occasion, accept orders within 24 hours' notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003829-2025
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AVON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Harrison Rex
Contact Email
harrison.rex@avonfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8QJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead North
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

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