Tender

Catering Provision at South Wales Fire Service Headquarters

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 14:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, located in Llantrisant, UK, is seeking bids for a catering services contract at their headquarters under the title "Catering Provision at South Wales Fire Service Headquarters." This tender is classified under the industry category of catering services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is open to competition below the threshold. The contract aims to provide a refreshment facility for staff and guests, with the canteen serving as a key social hub. Key dates for this tender include an enquiry period ending on 3rd December 2025 and a tender period closing on 12th December 2025, with the contract set to commence on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry capable of providing high-quality food service and hospitality for a public authority setting. Companies that emphasize quality in service provision and social value considerations will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the suitability criteria indicate a friendly environment for SMEs, allowing smaller enterprises a fair chance to bid. The procurement offers a mix of quality and price criteria, making it attractive for businesses that can deliver both cost-effective and superior service solutions. With potential extension options, this contract may provide long-term business growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Provision at South Wales Fire Service Headquarters

Notice Description

This invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by the Contracting Authority who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of Catering at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters. The aim of this process is to select a company to provide a facility offering refreshments to staff and visitors in the canteen area and also hospitality associated with meetings, conferences and training events. The canteen will serve as a social anchor point for staff. In addition to providing meals and refreshments, it will also function as a neutral, inclusive space that fosters informal interaction, cross-team collaboration, and cultural cohesion supporting the wellbeing of South Wales FRS staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend annually for an additional two years following expiry of initial contract period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e197
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074031-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Lee Bunkham
Contact Email
l-bunkham@southwales-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01443 232000

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTRISANT
Postcode
CF72 8LX
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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