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The Provision of Catering at the NAB

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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20 May 2026 at 13:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, undertaken by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, involves the provision of catering services at the NAB police building. Classified under the industry category of catering services, this tender operates within the locations of UKF24 and UKF25 regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed with the award and signing of the contract in October 2025, set to run until the end of September 2028, with possible extensions up to September 2030. This contract was directly awarded using a below-threshold method, bypassing competition, and was formalised on 20th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in catering services. With the contract awarded to Blues and Twos Catering LTD, enterprises providing innovative solutions and maintaining high performance standards are ideal candidates for such opportunities. This contract, while being zero value with costs borne by profits, presents a chance for businesses to collaborate closely with public authorities, potentially leading to further contracts within the public sector. Offering steadiness over a multi-year period, it encourages entities capable of accessing resources like venue provisions and equipment maintenance to leverage the benefits for sustainable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Catering at the NAB

Notice Description

Provide Catering Services at the NAB police building. This is a zero value contract. The Contractor does not charge the force for the services and staff wages are paid from the profits made. However, the Authority (customer) agrees to provide the building, equipment and maintenance of equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046442-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUES AND TWOS CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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