Planning

Staff Canteen Catering Provision For Suffolk Constabulary

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

18 May 2026 at 13:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 14:44

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Dec 2025 at 09:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Nov 2025 at 09:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk seeks to appoint a catering partner to provide high-quality, sustainable food services for two police sites, Landmark House and Martlesham Police Headquarters. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on preliminary market engagement. The industry category falls under catering services, with the project located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. A significant milestone is scheduled for the completion of the Request for Information document by 12th June 2026, and the tender period is anticipated to start at the beginning of February 2027, with the contract potentially extending until February 2032.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the catering sector to expand their business footprint by entering into a long-term, renewable contract with a public authority. The procurement approach involves below threshold, open competition, encouraging diverse entries to deliver innovative and cost-effective catering solutions. Businesses with a focus on sustainable and customer-focused food services are well-suited to achieve success, thereby enabling growth in both market presence and financial outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Canteen Catering Provision For Suffolk Constabulary

Notice Description

We are seeking a catering partner to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and customer-focused food services across two policing sites: Landmark House and Martlesham Police Headquarters (PHQ).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 1 x 24 months plus 1 x 12 month optional or 3 x 12 month optional

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional

Planning Information

Complete Request For Information Document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045369-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2029 2-3 years
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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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