Tender

Catering Services for Avon and Somerset Constabulary

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON & SOMERSET

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 13:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset is currently in the tender phase of a procurement process for catering services. The tender, titled "Catering Services for Avon and Somerset Constabulary," falls under the services category, specifically catering services (CPV code 55520000). The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, and the procurement process is active. Key dates to consider include the end of the tender period on 16th March 2026, with enquiries closing on 2nd March 2026. The services are to be provided in Portishead, Somerset, at the headquarters of the Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The final contract is anticipated to start on 10th September 2026 and will run until 9th September 2031. The tender allows for electronic submissions exclusively in English.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive catering services, including facilities, hospitality, and vending services. Companies that have experience in servicing public authorities and can offer cost-effective and high-quality solutions will find this tender particularly attractive. The contract's long duration provides a stable and lucrative opportunity for providers looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. Businesses should make sure to adhere to the specified submission process via the designated online platform to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services for Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Notice Description

Provision of catering services for Avon and Somerset Constabulary, to include a HQ catering facility, hospitality and vending services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06143e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008967-2026
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

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
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2031 Over 5 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 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON & SOMERSET
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rebecca.sparks@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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