Planning

Provision of Onsite Bistro/Cafe Services

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, seeking to contract services under the title "Provision of Onsite Bistro/Cafe Services." The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting restaurant, food-serving, canteen, and catering services. The initiative is in the planning stage, with relevant activities taking place in the Bridgend area of the United Kingdom (UKL). Pre-market engagement activities, including supplier site visits, are scheduled for 14 and 15 January 2026, with the official tender stage expected to commence later in the year, as the contract period is planned to start on 6 July 2026 and may continue until 2031, pending renewal options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and food services to collaborate with a public authority. It is an attractive prospect for both small and large enterprises in the food service industry interested in expanding their clientele and presence within the public sector. The requirement includes potential enhancements like hospitality services and vending facilities at multiple police estate sites, which could allow suppliers to diversify their service offerings and achieve steady business growth. Engagement in the pre-market activities is encouraged to grasp the scope of the tender and potentially influence the final requirements, providing an advantageous foothold for those keen on this business opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Onsite Bistro/Cafe Services

Notice Description

The provision of an on-site canteen/cafeteria and takeaway service offering hot and cold meals, light snacks, confectionery, hot/cold beverages and vending facilities (if so required) across three sites of the South Wales Police estate, with the potential for a fourth site to be added from 2027. The supplier may also be requested to provide hospitality/buffets in those same sites if required.

Planning Information

The Commissioner invites interested suppliers to take part in pre-market engagement activities. These will include site visits to the three canteen locations in the Bridgend area, followed by a meeting with key stakeholders to discuss the requirements in more detail. Each visit and discussion is expected to take no longer than one hour. Suppliers should note that insights gained during this engagement may influence aspects of the final specification. Additionally, any questions raised and responses provided will be shared with all bidders in an anonymised format to ensure transparency. Participation in these activities is not mandatory for tender submission but is encouraged to gain a thorough understanding of the requirements Site visits are scheduled for 14 and 15 January, with additional dates potentially added based on demand. Further visits may also be available during the tender period; however, these will not include stakeholder discussions. If you wish to participate in the pre-market engagement, please email gemma.evans2@gwent.police.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f953
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084461-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and 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
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Gemma Evans
Contact Email
gemma.evans2@gwent.police.uk
Contact Phone
+447837656190

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Further Information

Notice Documents

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