This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Aug 2026 at 11:27

Planning

18 May 2026 at 13:04

Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 14:44

PlanningUpdate

03 Dec 2025 at 09:14

Planning

21 Nov 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk has initiated an open tender process aimed at securing services for the "Staff Canteen Catering Provision For Suffolk Constabulary." The procurement pertains to canteen and catering services, primarily focused on Martlesham Police Headquarters (PHQ) and Landmark House, Ipswich, within the UKH14 region. This open competition, categorised under services, has a total budgetary provision of £1.2 million. The tender is currently active with submission deadlines slated for 3rd September 2026, preceded by an enquiry period concluding on 27th August 2026. The contracting authority operates as a public authority within sub-central government, ensuring a thorough mechanism for digital application and submission via the designated portal.

This tender affords growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in catering services. Competitive bidders can anticipate contracts with potential renewals spanning up to nine years. Essential criteria include technical expertise, social value, and pricing, which are significantly weighted in the evaluation process. The contract promises not only sustained business growth but also establishes suppliers as key partners to Suffolk Constabulary in delivering high-quality, customer-focused services, setting a precedent for subsequent procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Staff Canteen Catering Provision For Suffolk Constabulary

Notice Description

Provision for Staff Canteen Catering & Operational Feeding for Suffolk Constabulary

Lot Information

Martlesham PHQ

Carry out Canteen Catering Services for Martlesham PHQ and undertake Operational Feeding for Suffolk Constabulary

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

Renewal: 1 year + 1 year + 1 year

Landmark House

Carry out Canteen Catering Services in Landmark House

Renewal: 1 year + 1 year + 1 year

Planning Information

Complete Request For Information Document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073133-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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