Tender

Provision of Catering Services

THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CLEVELAND

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Tender

31 Dec 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland is currently in the tender stage, seeking submissions for the "Provision of Catering Services" contract. Located in Stockton on Tees, UK, the procurement falls under the catering services industry category, emphasizing canteen and catering services. Site visits are scheduled for 8th January 2026, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 27th January 2026. The contract is to provide a range of catering services, including café operations, hospitality for meetings, and catering for operational and pre-planned events at police sites not open to the public. The procurement uses an open procedure, allowing for competitive submissions within the specified guidelines.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering sector to expand their client base through a significant public sector contract. Suitable businesses should have proficiency in managing café operations and the flexibility to provide bespoke hospitality services for various events and functions. Restaurants, catering companies, and food service providers with strengths in delivering high-quality meals and beverages, especially those capable of adhering to the specific requirements for security-sensitive sites, are well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders will engage in a long-term partnership with potential extensions up to 2031, providing stability and potential growth in collaboration with a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland (the Authority) is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Catering Services. The services required under the contract include: - Cafe services: Operation of a high-quality cafe offering a range of food, light snacks, confectionery, and hot/cold beverages with an emphasis on freshness, variety, and customer experience - Hospitality Services (Meetings): Provision of flexible and professional catering for meetings, events and formal functions tailored to meet the needs of different occasions and audiences. - Special Functions & Authority Events: Provision of hot and cold food and beverages for pre-planned events throughout the year. - Operational Catering for Ad-hoc events & Incidents: Provide and deliver food and beverages for operational activities, these could include training events and operational incidents. - Pre-Planned Events & Training: Preparation and delivery of high-quality packed meals to support operational activities. The cafe service will be delivered primarily at two office buildings, Central Police Headquarters (CPCHQ) and Middlesbrough Central Police Station (M8). Additional sites may be identified throughout the duration of the contract. Note: these sites are not open to the public. As part of the tender process, site visits will be undertaken on 8th January 2026. Full details of how to confirm attendance for the site visits can be found in the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086575-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

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
31 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CLEVELAND
Contact Name
Matthew Keenan
Contact Email
procurement1@cleveland.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6QW
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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