Planning

Catering Services Provision for Lincolnshire Police

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 12:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of catering services at the Lincolnshire Police Headquarters. This process aims to engage potential suppliers before launching a procurement exercise. Interested businesses are invited to participate in pre-market engagement meetings scheduled to occur at the Force Headquarters or via TEAMS after 13th October 2025. The initial closing date for expressing interest is set for 10th October 2025. This procurement falls under the services category and targets canteen and catering services, with a focus on catering supplies. It is located in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, and follows the tender initiation type under the public authority - sub-central government classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in catering services, to secure a contract with a governmental body. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement encourages diverse participation. Companies that can deliver high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective catering solutions tailored to the operational needs of Lincolnshire Police are more likely to find this opportunity conducive for business growth. The contract period is expected to span from June 2026 to May 2028, with potential for renewal up to May 2030, providing a stable revenue stream for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services Provision for Lincolnshire Police

Notice Description

Invitation to Pre-Market Engagement: Catering Services Provision Lincolnshire Police provides an onsite in-house canteen provision at its Nettleham Police HQ site. The canteen provides a daily breakfast, lunch and snack service to our on-site staff and is open Monday to Friday 0800 - 1330 hrs. We are seeking to engage with the market ahead of a potential procurement exercise for the provision of catering services at our HQ site. This pre-market engagement aims to: * Understand current market capabilities and innovations * Explore potential delivery models and service options We welcome input from suppliers of all sizes who can offer high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective catering solutions tailored to our operational needs. Commercial details are to be discussed during pre-market engagement meetings. Costs and value of the contract are unknown at this point in time and shall be determined depending on the best approach for the Force. The pre-engagement meetings shall take place at Force Headquarters or via TEAMS. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a word document with details of attendees from your organisation and we shall contact you after Monday 13th October 2025 to arrange a suitable date and time for a meeting. The above comes with the caveat that all pre-engagement activities shall be without any commercial commitment or prejudice. Closing date for interest: 1700hrs on Friday 10th October 2025. Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders to express an interest in this market engagement

Planning Information

The pre-engagement meetings shall take place at Force Headquarters or via TEAMS. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a word document with details of attendees from your organisation and we shall contact you after Monday 13th October 2025 to arrange a suitable date and time for a meeting. Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059698-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

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
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
Rachel Stevenson
Contact Email
rachel.stevenson@lincs.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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